Legends From The Pacific

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

August 1, 2025 1 min

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!

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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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November 20, 2024 10 mins

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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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November 13, 2024 13 mins

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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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September 20, 2024 9 mins

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Who was Hawaii's Goddess of Wind?
The Hawaiian Goddess of Wind was La'amaomao, and ...

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May 1, 2024 13 mins

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What's the concubine demon?
It's one of China's oldest tales about a scholar, his w...

December 22, 2023 13 mins

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2023 Holiday Special

Who is fat Buddha?
Fat Buddha is not buddha, but a Buddhist Mo...

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September 27, 2023 9 mins

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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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September 13, 2023 9 mins

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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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