How Long to Read Kumulipo, a Hawaiian Creation Chant

How Long Does it Take to Read Kumulipo, a Hawaiian Creation Chant?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read Kumulipo, a Hawaiian Creation Chant by Martha Warren Beckwith

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book contains the traditional Creation and Geneological Chant of the Hawaiian royal family, along with Beckwith's extensive textual, anthroplogical, and historical commentary. This is one of the few source documents available in the realm of Polynesian religion."THE Kalakaua text of the Hawaiian genealogical prayer chant called the "Kumulipo" covers sixty-six pages of a small pamphlet printed in Honolulu in 1889 after a manuscript copy at that time in the possession of the ruling King Kalakaua but now the property of the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, to which it passed in 1922 from the estate of Prince Kalanianaole, nephew of the former rulers."

How long is Kumulipo, a Hawaiian Creation Chant?

Kumulipo, a Hawaiian Creation Chant by Martha Warren Beckwith is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Kumulipo, a Hawaiian Creation Chant Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Kumulipo, a Hawaiian Creation Chant aloud.

What Reading Level is Kumulipo, a Hawaiian Creation Chant?

Kumulipo, a Hawaiian Creation Chant is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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