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

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94: Pele's Brother The Thunder God - Kane Hekili 27.03.2022 7:34

Learn about Pele's brother and his connection with people who changed Hawaii. 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 our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtes...

93: The Maori Goddess of Winter - Hine Takurua 21.03.2022 6:13

Learn about the goddess who shares her husband, and the significance of the solstice. Featured Song: "Bees of Naupaka" by Bolo Rodrigues, 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" b...

92: The Shinto God of Lightning - Raiden 13.03.2022 10:43

Discover the truth behind the famous Mortal Kombat character, and how a demon from our past episode may have been unleashed upon the world. Featured Song: "Rose Onaona" by Chad Takatsugi, 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://legen...

91: Pele's Mother - Haumea 06.03.2022 8:55

Discover the story of Pele's mother (also known as Papahanaumoku) and her impact on the Hawaiian Kingdom. Featured Song: "Kaho'olawe" by Hawaiian Blend, 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 So...

90: The Thunderbird 27.02.2022 7:43

Discover the unique Thunderbird, and how some explain its origins. Featured Song: "Just the Two of Us" by Iron Mango, 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...

89: Lady White Snake Conclusion 21.02.2022 11:47

The conclusion of our Lady White Snake saga. Featured Song: "Beautiful Mana'o" by Nancy Shoop-Wu, 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 anytime. Visit our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound...

88: China's Lady White Snake Part 1 14.02.2022 7:47

For Valentine's Day, enjoy this popular story about what two females did for love and honor. 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: Sound Effects Fact...

87: Guam's Two Lover's Point 06.02.2022 5:59

By listener's request. Learn the original story of Two Lover's Point, or Puntan Dos Amantes. Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We will not share your email. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Visit our store: https://legendsfromthepacific.com/store Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects...

86: Asia's Ocean Goddess - Mazu 30.01.2022 9:53

Learn about one of China's most respected gods and her connected with the Las Vegas of the East. Chinese or Lunar New Year 2022 is the Yang, Water Tiger. Discworld 2022 is the year of the "Lachrymating Leveret". (Tearful young rabbit or hare) 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....

85: The Aboriginal Rainbow Serpent 24.01.2022 9:18

Learn when images of this being first appeared, and what real animal some believe it actually was. 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: Sound Effect...

84: The Polar Bear God - Nanook 17.01.2022 8:21

Learn about the wise teacher and what star constellation it is part of. 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: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator...

83: Japan's Drunk Demon - Shuten Doji 10.01.2022 13:28

Learn one of Japan's most dangerous supernatural creatures and its connection to an item in Tokyo's National Museum. 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 Recommended Game: Monopoly Deal Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn....

82: The Slavic Goddess of Winter - Morana 19.12.2021 11:39

Learn about a ritual known as walking with the corpse and a connection between this goddess and Baba Yaga. 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 Recommended Board Game: Puerto Rico Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/32d...

81: Asia's Fox Spirit - The Kitsune 14.12.2021 16:37

Learn of one of Asia's most powerful non-deities and why Japanese answer the phone saying moshi-moshi. 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 Castles of Mad King Ludwig Board game (Amazon affiliate link) Theme Song: "Mystery...

80: The Deadly Native American Owl Women 30.11.2021 10:55

Learn of the deadly creature that hunted humans. 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 Terraforming Mars Board game (Amazon Affiliate Link) https://amzn.to/3s87fdV Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI*Sessions...

79: The Native American Raven 21.11.2021 12:01

Learn why the raven may be the most powerful of mythical creatures. 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 Wingspan Board game (Amazon Affiliate Link) https://amzn.to/3DWEnaO Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI...

78: The Monkey King vs. The Jade Emperor - Sun Wukong part 2 15.11.2021 16:10

The conclusion of our Sun Wukong story arch. 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. Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Featured song: "Water" by Taimane, courtesy of HI*S...

77: China's Monkey King - Sun Wukong Part 1 07.11.2021 11:08

Learn the Monkey King's origins, the other story similar to "Journey to the West" and where Hanuman fits in. 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. Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ...

76: Alaska's Otter Man - The Kushtaka 01.11.2021 13:31

Learn why this deadly creature is feared worse than death. 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. Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Featured song: "Dearly" by Eden Kai,...

Bonus EP 2 - Private Investigation & Possession 28.10.2021 5:26

For Halloween, Kamuela shares the unusual occurrences following one of his investigations. ***** - Listen to Kamu's unaired paranormal experiences by becoming a Patreon supporter today: https://www.patreon.com/legendsfromthepacific - Send your unusual Pacific experience to be shared on a future episode. https://legendsfromthepacific.com/feedback - Join our email list and claim your exclusive una...

75: The Philippine's Other Vampire - The Manananggal 24.10.2021 8:32

Learn why this creature is confused with another, and why men should be cautious. 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. Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Featured song:...

74: Hawaii's Dog Man - Kaupe 17.10.2021 12:35

Learn why Hawaii's dangerous dog spirit may not be a cannibal or werewolf. 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. Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Featured song: "One T...

73: The Maori's Lucifer - Whiro 10.10.2021 9:00

Learn about the Maori's god of death, darkness, and the underworld. 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. Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Featured song: "Treasure" by...

72: Japan's Water Creature - The Kappa 05.10.2021 15:08

Learn about a creature who has been seen across Japan, and may have helped Japan's early settlers. 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. Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypa...

71: China's Jade Emperor 27.09.2021 12:45

Learn the different origins of one of China's most powerful beings, how he might be a successor, and similarities to Jesus. 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. Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana , courtesy of HI*Sessions Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Mat...