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
69: The Hindu Monkey God - Hanuman
From India's epic Ramayana and Mahabharata comes the loyal deity mentioned in Marvel's "Black Panther". Who may be linked to a South American cursed lost city.
68: Asia's Lord of the Underworld - Yama Part 2
Asian cultures adopt Yama in our second part of Yama episodes.
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67: The Hindu God of Death - Yama Part 1
In this first part, learn about an early version of a popular God of Death.
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Bonus EP 1: Are Electric Fans Fatal While You Sleep?
Can electric fans kill you while you sleep? Learn about this belief in this bonus episode.
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66: Japan's 3.11 Tsunami Ghosts
Following an earthquake, tsunami, winter conditions, and loss of electricity. Japan's people report ghostly encounters.
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65: The Hindu Warrior Goddess - Durga
Learn why Durga was created, her festival, and why people pray to her.
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64: Guam's Fragrant Lady
Hafa Adai (pronounced as Half A Day) is the Chamorro version of Aloha. Learn about the mysterious woman who walks during certain nights.
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63: Fiji's Firewalkers
Bula is Fijian for hello. Discover how this popular tourist attraction was once a sacred ritual.
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62: The Chamorro's Island Eating Fish
Hafa Adai (pronounced as Half A Day) is the Chamorro version of Aloha. Discover their culture, learn how Guam got its unique shape, and what silenced their forests.
61: The Maori's Dragons - Taniwha
Learn about the Maori's dragons, and how they shaped New Zealand.
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60: Understanding the Dragon - Bruce Lee
Our historical episodes month ends with Bruce Lee's struggle for equality.
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59: Before America's Cowboys, there were Hawaii's Paniolos
Learn about Hawaii's cowboys, how they may be the best of the West, and Hawaiian slack key music.
58: Hawaii's H3 Highway
Learn about America's most expensive highway, and its spiritual issues.
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57: Kamehameha III & The Great Mahele
Learn how the Hawaiians lost their land, in what may be our grimmest episode.
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56: The Philippine's Moon Eating Dragon - The Bakunawa
Learn about the Philippine's popular dragon, which shares a connection to Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon.
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55: Maui & Pele vs. The Dragon (Part 2 of Ep 54)
Part 2 of episode 54 "Maui vs. The Dragon" has Maui ask Pele for help with fighting Kuna.
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54: Maui vs. The Dragon
Learn about Maui's battle with a powerful Hawaiian dragon called a mo'o.
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53: Maui vs. The Eel
Learn about Maui's battle with a powerful eel that was mentioned in the Disney song You're Welcome. Then discover alternative versions of the story, and the delicacy you might enjoy that some call ee…
52: Hawaii's Dragons - The Mo'o
It is believed dragons roamed Hawaii, and the Pacific. Learn how they appeared, and where they were seen.
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51: The Pacific's Superhero - Maui
Our first episode about the Polynesian Superman covers lesser-known details, a couple popular stories, and lots of pop culture connections.
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