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
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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 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.
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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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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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What is a Kapre?
Kapre are cryptid humanoids who smoke cigars in banyan trees.
Discover this creature found in the Philippines.
Featured Song: "Mercy", by Ashley Lilinoe, courtesy of HI*Sessions
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Who is Nezha?
Nezha, also known as Nazha, is the Chinese Child Warrior God who fought the monkey king.
Discover this powerful deity's origins and his modern interpretations.
Featured Song: "The River Runs", by John Cruz, courtesy of HI*Sessions
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Who was John Frum?
John Frum or Tom Navy, was an American soldier who became a god in the eyes of villagers on Vanuatu, and example of "Cargo Cult".
Discover how a soldier became a god, and where the term "cargo cult" came from.
Featured Song: "One Day Soon", by Ernie Cruz Jr., courtesy of HI*Sessions
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What is the field of stone jars?
The field of stone jars are areas in Laos that have boulder-sized jars or cups. They are around 3,000 years old, and who or why they were made is unknown.
Discover this popular tourist destination and the dangers of visiting it.
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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", by Honoka Katayama, courtesy of HI*...
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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*Sessions
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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
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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
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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
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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*Sessions
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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
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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*Sessions
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