Legends From The Pacific
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
Episodes
Discover what your Pacific Islander Legend is. Go to our website, or www.WhatsMyLegend.com
and take our quiz today!
Jason portrays Kamu's ancestor Chief Ka'iana in the new Apple TV series.
Discover what your Pacific Islander Legend is. Go to our website, or www.WhatsMyLegend.com
and take our quiz today!
Discover what your Pacific Islander Legend is. Go to our website, or www.WhatsMyLegend.com
and take our quiz today!
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What was the first Noh play with the demon mask?
It's ...
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Halloween Special 2024
What's the Japanese horned demon ma...
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Special Hawaiian Epic Conclusion
After much research, Kamu...
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Special Hawaiian Epic
After much research, Kamu shares a s...
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Did Hawaiians have sweet potatoes?
Yes, Hawaiians enjo...
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Did Hawaiians drink kava?
Yes, the Hawaiians enjoyed k...
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Who advised ali'i?
The ali'i had advisors, including a...
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Was there an ali'i on each Hawaiian Island?
Yes. Islan...
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Who was Hawaii's Goddess of Wind?
The Hawaiian Goddess...
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Did ancient Hawaiians wear clothes?
Hawaiians wore wraps an...
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What's the concubine demon?
It's one of China's oldest tale...
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2023 Holiday Special
Who is fat Buddha?
Fat Buddha is not b...
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Featured Board Game: Star Wars Rebellion
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Featured Board Game: Terraforming Mars
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Featured game: Konane (Hawaiian Checkers)
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What is Amabie?
Amabie is a Japanese yokai that looks like a mermaid with a bird's beak. It was first sighted over 150 years ago.
Discover this prophetic creature and how it b...
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What is a yeongno?
Yeongno are Korean creatures banished from the heavens, but may return after eating 100 yangban, or officials.
Discover this unique creature, and how modern illustrations may hurt what this creature is.
Featured Song: "Gangsta", by Lily Meola, courtesy of HI*Sessions
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