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
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
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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 believed the story of Kiyohim...
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Halloween Special 2024
What's the Japanese horned demon mask?
The Japanese horned d...
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Special Hawaiian Epic Conclusion
After much research, Kamu shares the final segment...
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Special Hawaiian Epic
After much research, Kamu shares a sprawling Hawaiian epic ab...
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Did Hawaiians have sweet potatoes?
Yes, Hawaiians enjoyed 'uala, or sweet potatoes....
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Did Hawaiians drink kava?
Yes, the Hawaiians enjoyed kava.
Special Hawaiian Epic
Af...
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Who advised ali'i?
The ali'i had advisors, including a chamberlain, which were call...
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Was there an ali'i on each Hawaiian Island?
Yes. Islands were populated by villages...
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Who was Hawaii's Goddess of Wind?
The Hawaiian Goddess of Wind was La'amaomao, and ...
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Did ancient Hawaiians wear clothes?
Hawaiians wore wraps and loincloths created fro...
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What's the concubine demon?
It's one of China's oldest tales about a scholar, his w...
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2023 Holiday Special
Who is fat Buddha?
Fat Buddha is not buddha, but a Buddhist Mo...
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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 became an internet se...
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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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Get your copy today.
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What is Chunhyang?
Chunhyang, also known as Chunhyangjeon, Chunhyangga, is a treasured Korea love story about a couple in the Joseon time period, from different classes.
Discover this cultural treasure and how it reflected Korea's Joseon period.
Featured Song: "Lifetime", by The Kapena Kids, courtesy of HI...
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