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.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 170
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
107: The Historic Pirate Queen - Zheng Yi Sao
Discover the woman considered to be the world's most successful pirate.
Featured Song: "Shoulders" by Anuhea, courtesy of HI*Sessions
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Bonus Ep3: The Maori Whale Rider - Paikea
Kamu shares the Maori story that inspired a novella and movie.
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106: The Polynesian God of Fish - Tinirau
Discover this fish god, and how he lost a beloved pet.
Featured Song: "Hanohano Haiku" by Keauhou, courtesy of HI*Sessions
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105: The Fijian Shark God - Dakuwaqa
Discover the Fiji Shark God, and his ties with DC Comics.
Featured Song: "Ku'u Papale Lauhala" by Na Hoa, courtesy of HI*Sessions
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104: The Japanese Shark Creature - Isonade
Discover the mysterious shark creature that disrupts weather.
Featured Song: "Pua Tuberose" by Izumi and Waipuna, courtesy of HI*Sessions
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103: The Hawaiian Shark Demigod - Nanaue
Learn the about the shark demigod depicted in DC comics.
Featured Song: "Pikake" by Michael Keale, courtesy of HI*Sessions
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102: The Hawaiian God of War - Ku
Learn about one of Hawaii's four major gods, and how he saved the Hawaiians.
Featured Song: "My Sweet Pikake Lei" by Robert Cazimero, courtesy of HI*Sessions
101: The Hawaiian Shark God & Pele's Brother - Kamohoali'i
Learn about the sharks' influence on Hawaiian culture.
Featured Song: "Koali" by Keali'i Reichel, courtesy of HI*Sessions
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100: Japan's One Hundred Story Ritual - Hyakumonogatari
Celebrate our official 100th episode with the Japanese ritual of 100 stories.
Featured Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions
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99: Peru's Forest Demon - El Tunche
By listener request. Learn about a deadly creature who may attack disrespectful people.
Featured Song: "Watch the World (Pass by Me)" by Mango Season, courtesy of HI*Sessions
98: Latin America's La Llorona
Learn about the women connected with this popular spirit, and Kamu's theory about her sightings.
Featured Song: "Scared" by Keilana, courtesy of HI*Sessions
97: The Mapuche King of the Sea - Millalobo
Discover this underwater god, his family, and their ghost ship.
Featured Song: "Ho'omaika'i" by Patrick Landeza, courtesy of HI*Sessions
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96: Asia's Three-Legged Crow
Known in Japan as yatagarasu, this three-legged creature represented many things throughout Asia.
Featured Song: "Waialua" by Ian O'Sullivan, courtesy of HI*Sessions
95: The North American Deer Woman
Learn about the avenging being who's been spotted around the Pacific Northwest and Jason Momoa's talking about my relative?
Featured Song: "Wicked Game" by Taimane, courtesy of HI*Sessions
94: Pele's Brother The Thunder God - Kane Hekili
Learn about Pele's brother and his connection with people who changed Hawaii.
Featured Song: "Hawaiian Style" by Koko, courtesy of HI*Sessions
93: The Maori Goddess of Winter - Hine Takurua
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
92: The Shinto God of Lightning - Raiden
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…
91: Pele's Mother - Haumea
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
90: The Thunderbird
Discover the unique Thunderbird, and how some explain its origins.
Featured Song: "Just the Two of Us" by Iron Mango, courtesy of HI*Sessions
89: Lady White Snake Conclusion
The conclusion of our Lady White Snake saga.
Featured Song: "Beautiful Mana'o" by Nancy Shoop-Wu, courtesy of Hi Sessions.
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