Legends From The Pacific

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) What is the Rocket Festival? The Rocket Festival, also known as bun bang fai, is a three-day event celebrated in Thailand and Laos to ensure rains for a good harvest. Discover this unusual event and two stories which explain its origins. Featured Song: "Don't Stop Me Now",...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Who is Kubera? Kubera was once the Hindu lord of criminals and chief of evil spirits. But became the God of Wealth.  Discover the Hindu deity who went from being worshiped by thieves to the keeper of treasures.  Featured Song: "The River Runs", by John Cruz, courtesy of HI*...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Who is Okuninushi? Okuninushi is Japan's master of the great land. Discover this popular Shinto being, and his connection with a time lord and God of luck.  Featured Song: "Sand Castles", by Herb Ohta jr. & Jon Yamasato, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://l...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Who is Mahakala? Mahakala is a deity in Hinduism and Buddhism. Discover the Buddhist version of this Hindu time lord. Featured Song: "Three Weeks from Tomorrow", by Justin, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We resp...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Who is Guam's god of the underworld? Chaife is Guam's underworld god. He created the world and accidentally created the children of Earth. Discover how and why this deity created the big bang. Featured Song: "Dearly", by Eden Kai, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Who is the Mayan Moon Goddess? Ixchel is the Mayan Moon Goddess however, some feel this may be a mistake. Discover this Mayan Goddess of many things, and how some feel she may not be what she is.  Featured Song: "When You Say Nothing at All", by Arden Cho, courtesy of HI*Se...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) What is a Tikbalang? Tikbalang are Philippine spirits who are shapeshifting tricksters that commonly appear as horse-like humans. Discover this trickster who may have been influenced by the Spanish. Featured Song: "Funky Tango", by Kalei Gamiao, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) What are tengu? Tengu are Japanese supernatural creatures who are anthropomorphic birds. Or human-like creatures with red skin, long noses, and expert swordsmen.  Discover the curse that may still affect Japan. Featured Song: "Europa", by Kris Fuchigami, courtesy of  HI*Ses...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. What were the coconut pirates in Moana? They were Disney's interpretation of the deadly Kakamora. Discover the dangerous creatures known as "wild men".  Featured Song: "Ke Akua Mana E", by Mark Yamanaka, courtesy of  HI*Sess...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Who is Kupe? Kupe was the Maori credited with discovering New Zealand, or Aotearoa. Discover the historic navigator, who became a popular video game character. Featured Song: "He Mana'o Aloha", by Robert Cazimero, courtesy o...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. What are menehune? Menehune are nocturnal Hawaiian forest spirits that look like small people. Discover this popular Hawaiian creature, which might have been created by Westerners. Featured Song: "Tukake Mai", by Kapena, cou...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. How did Maui give the gift of fire? The Maori version says Maui tricked the goddess of fire Mahuika to give fire to humans.  Discover one of the ways Maui gained the knowledge of fire. Featured Song: "E O Mai", by Keali'i Re...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. What is the Eddie? The Eddie is a surf competition held under the right conditions. It's named after lifeguard Eddie Aikau, who helped Hawaiians avoid cultural extinction. Learn of Eddie Aikau, and his role in helping Hawaii...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Was there a Chiloe witch hunt? Yes, the government went to war against brujos in 1880. Discover the sprawling rise of the brujo, and how they influenced a modern film. Featured Song: "Lights", by Brittni Paiva, courtesy of  HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfro...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) What is the Imbunche? The imbunche, or invunche, are humans deformed by brujos (warlocks), who watch the warlock's cave. Discover this guard who was a formidable comic book villain.  Featured Song: "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", by Kris Fuchigami, courtesy of  HI*Sessions Jo...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) What are Menshen? They are Chinese door gods. Discover some of the beings who performed this divine job, and a dragon's role in this. Featured Song: "Permanent Holiday", by Mike Love, courtesy of  HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50b...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover a shy ghost who may trick you. Featured Song: "Own Devil", by Matt Krahula, courtesy of  HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can unsubscribe at any time. Visit...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover a popular Pacific hero, and a story he's known for. Featured Song: "Nani Wai'ale", by Kuana Torres Kahele, courtesy of  HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover a popular Pacific demigod, who became a god. Featured Song: "Dance in the Rain" by Mango Season, courtesy of  HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can unsubscrib...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover possibly the craziest of trickster gods. Featured Song: "Thunder" by Christian Yrizarry, courtesy of  HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can unsubscribe at any...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover who Tonga's divine ruler was related to, and how this half-mortal gained his heavenly mandate. Featured Song: "Sunrise Smile" by Kolomona Ku, courtesy of  HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover the Slavic Goddess and her connection with India. Featured Song: "Cotton Candy" by Keilana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can unsubscribe at a...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover Japan's goddess of volcanos and her connection with mortals. Featured Song: "Bora Bora Sunset" by Taimane, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can u...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover a rare story about demigod brothers. Featured Song: "Hawaiian Style" by Koko, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can unsubscribe at any time. Visit...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover the trickster god who likes to play things right down the middle. Featured Song: "Friends" by Brittni Paiva, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can...