Kamuela Kaneshiro

Legends From The Pacific

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A weekly Asian & Pacific folklore podcast. Join Kamuela Kaneshiro as he shares tales of people, traditions, and gods from Pacific Island countries, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. These stories influenced films, Marvel and DC comic books, Disney movies, Netflix series, TV shows, and books. Episodes include a featured song, and Hawaiian word.www. LegendsFromThePacific.com

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Kamuela Kaneshiro

Episodes

117: Asia's Goddess of Death and Immortality - Xiwangmu 01.02.2023 10:36

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover the Jade Emperor's wife responsible for immortality. Featured Song: "Hula Blues" by Aja Gample, 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...

Bonus Episode 4: 2022 Holiday Special 24.12.2022 6:21

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Listen to Kamu's unaired paranormal experiences and lesser known Hawaiian stories by becoming a Patreon supporter today: https://www.patreon.com/legendsfromthepacific Kamu shares information about the Chinese Snow Goddess Tengliu, something he experienced before the Mauna L...

116: The Thailand Restless Spirit - Phi Tai Hong 21.11.2022 13:31

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Holiday game recommendation: Terraforming Mars https://amzn.to/3gkm8q0 Amazon Affiliate link Discover these restless spirits, and how to exorcise them. Featured Song: "Remember Me" by Maia Mayeshiro, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific....

115: The Indigenous North American Witch Ghost 15.11.2022 10:06

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Holiday game recommendation: Monopoly Deal (best printed version) Amazon Affiliate link Discover an indigenous vampiric being, which may have inspired urban stories. Featured Song: "I Wanna Know" by Jeremy Cheng, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfr...

114: Halloween Special - The Skinwalker 31.10.2022 12:14

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) For Halloween, Kamu wrote a story inspired by his investigations involving the deadly black magic being. Featured Song: "Positive Energy" by Joe Samba, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We...

113: The Chinese Goddess of Lightning - Dianmu 15.10.2022 12:08

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover how a woman become the goddess of lightning. Featured Song: "Rainbow" by Bobby Moderow, 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 t...

112: The Japanese Mermaid - Ningyo 25.09.2022 8:50

Discover the Japanese creature that became a PT Barnum attraction. Featured Song: "Falling" by Lei Melket, 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 our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI*Sess...

111: The Demon Hunting Ghost God - Zhong Kui 23.08.2022 12:22

Discover the man who became a god that defends mortals from evil. Featured Song: "Lights" 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 unsubscribe at any time. Visit our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI*Ses...

110: The Slavic Frog Man - The Vodyanoy 16.08.2022 9:24

Discover the creature who can make you into a monster worse than it. Featured Song: "Music for You" by Eden Kai, 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 our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of H...

109: The Philippine Creature from the Black Lagoon - Siyokoy 09.08.2022 10:15

Discover the merman blamed for water tragedies. Featured Song: "Water" 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 unsubscribe at any time. Visit our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Soun...

108: Japan's Greatest Pirate - Takeyoshi Murakami 26.07.2022 5:44

Discover the pirate who ensured trade between Japan and East Asia. Featured Song: "Golden Hour" by Honoka and Azita, 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 our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy o...

107: The Historic Pirate Queen - Zheng Yi Sao 16.07.2022 10:06

Discover the woman considered to be the world's most successful pirate. Featured Song: "Shoulders" by Anuhea, 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 our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI*S...

Bonus Ep3: The Maori Whale Rider - Paikea 07.07.2022 2:13

Kamu shares the Maori story that inspired a novella and movie. The Whale Rider 15th Anniversary Movie - Amazon Video (Amazon Affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3AxCTpA The Whale Rider - Audiobook (Amazon Affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3bVbuDN 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. V...

106: The Polynesian God of Fish - Tinirau 19.06.2022 9:34

Discover this fish god, and how he lost a beloved pet. Featured Song: "Hanohano Haiku" by Keauhou, 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 our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI*Sessions Sou...

105: The Fijian Shark God - Dakuwaqa 12.06.2022 7:53

Discover the Fiji Shark God, and his ties with DC Comics. Featured Song: "Ku'u Papale Lauhala" by Na Hoa, courtesy of HI*Sessions Kamu featured on Libsyn: https://libsyn.com/blog/2022/05/24/legends-from-the-pacific-celebrating-polynesian-culture-ghosts-history Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can unsubs...

104: The Japanese Shark Creature - Isonade 05.06.2022 6:46

Discover the mysterious shark creature that disrupts weather. Featured Song: "Pua Tuberose" by Izumi and Waipuna, 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 our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of ...

103: The Hawaiian Shark Demigod - Nanaue 01.06.2022 15:18

Learn the about the shark demigod depicted in DC comics. Featured Song: "Pikake" by Michael Keale, courtesy of HI*Sessions Patreon supporter today: https://www.patreon.com/legendsfromthepacific 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 our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.c...

102: The Hawaiian God of War - Ku 22.05.2022 9:03

Learn about one of Hawaii's four major gods, and how he saved the Hawaiians. Featured Song: "My Sweet Pikake Lei" by Robert Cazimero, 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 our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song: "Mystery" by Ta...

101: The Hawaiian Shark God & Pele's Brother - Kamohoali'i 17.05.2022 14:36

Learn about the sharks' influence on Hawaiian culture. Featured Song: "Koali" by Keali'i Reichel, 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 our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI*Sessions Soun...

100: Japan's One Hundred Story Ritual - Hyakumonogatari 10.05.2022 16:05

Celebrate our official 100th episode with the Japanese ritual of 100 stories. Featured Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, 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 our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of ...

99: Peru's Forest Demon - El Tunche 02.05.2022 8:05

By listener request. Learn about a deadly creature who may attack disrespectful people. Featured Song: "Watch the World (Pass by Me)" 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 unsubscribe at any time. Visit our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song...

98: Latin America's La Llorona 26.04.2022 9:17

Learn about the women connected with this popular spirit, and Kamu's theory about her sightings. Featured Song: "Scared" 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 any time. Visit our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song: "Mystery" by Ta...

97: The Mapuche King of the Sea - Millalobo 19.04.2022 11:06

Discover this underwater god, his family, and their ghost ship. Featured Song: "Ho'omaika'i" by Patrick Landeza, 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 our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of ...

96: Asia's Three-Legged Crow 12.04.2022 8:16

Known in Japan as yatagarasu, this three-legged creature represented many things throughout Asia. Featured Song: "Waialua" by Ian O'Sullivan, 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 our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song: "Myste...

95: The North American Deer Woman 05.04.2022 10:53

Learn about the avenging being who's been spotted around the Pacific Northwest and Jason Momoa's talking about my relative? Featured Song: "Wicked Game" 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 unsubscribe at any time. Visit our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/s...