How does Pele's journey to find a new home compare to the geological formation of the Hawaiian Islands? Objective Compare and contrast the lines of evidence supporting the geological formation of the Hawaiian Islands with the cultural perspective as told in ancient Hawaiian legends. Background The goddess Pele, with heat and lava at her disposal, is the primary force of Earth building in traditional Hawaiian culture. On each island, Pele uses her digging stick to create fissures and craters. Millions of years of volcanic activity in the middle of the Pacific Ocean has shaped and continues to r Duration: 60 Minutes.