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Jul 13, 2020 · The Hawaiian Islands are home to several urban legends, though some legends are a little scarier than others, and there is perhaps no Hawaiian myth more terrifying than that of the Night Marchers. The night marchers are the spirits of ancient Hawaiian warriors who have been cursed to march the islands for eternity and legend has it that they ...
- Megan Shute
Oct 14, 2017 · Old Pali Road. Photo: Brian Sterling/Flickr. One of the more well-known creepy folk tales from Hawaii says you shouldn’t carry pork over the Pali Highway (Route 61) on Oahu. Those who have disregarded this advice have had their cars stall out, refusing to start again until the pork was thrown out.
- The Love Story of Hiku and Kawelu
- The Hawaiian Legend of Pele’s Curse
- The Hawaiian Legend of Naupaka Flower
- The Legend of The First “Lighthouse” in Hawaii
- The Legend of The Long-Lasting Peace in Kauai
- The Legend of Haleakala
- The Legend of Wai’anapanapa Cave
- The Legend of The Iao Needle
Those who visited Kauai can surely remember the grandiose beauty of the Waimea Canyon. One of the legends born in this area is the love story of Hiku and Kawelu. Hiku was born in the forests around Waimea Canyon. One day he went to the beach and he met a beautiful girl named Kawelu. The two fell and in love and soon married. Hiku and Kawelu were ha...
Another beautiful legend is that of Pele’s Curse. Pele was the Hawaiian goddess of fire, wind and lightning, who lived in the crated of Kilauea Volcano. She was famous for her bad temper that caused a lot of destruction. According to the legend, Pele curses anyone who removes anything from the Hawaiian Islands. The jealous and arrogant goddess sees...
Naupakais a unique flower that grows only in Hawaii and no place else in the world. For this reason, this flower is tied to one of the most beloved legends of Hawaii. What makes this flower unique is its appearance. It rather looks as a half-flower, with missing petals. What is also interesting is that this shrub grows both in the mountains and nea...
Long before the present day lighthouses were invented, Hawaiian people invented their own. An ancient legend says that hundreds of years ago in Hawaii lived a tribe of strong people called the Menehune. The Menehune fisherman would row all day far from the island, trying to catch some fish. Many times, if they had a bad day, they would row back to ...
This legend comes from a time when each island of Hawaii had its own chief ruler. The chiefs were constantly at war with each other, trying to conquer more territories for themselves. But while the neighboring islands were thorn by wars, Kauai managed somehow to keep its peace and independence for more than 500 years. How was that possible? Legend ...
Haleakala (House of the Sun in Hawaiian) received its name from a legend. Legend has it that on the Big Island of Hawaii lived a mischievous demigod called Maui and his mother, Hina. Their daily activities depended on La, the Sun God, who decided when there was darkness or light. Unfortunately, La was a lazy god who often slept in, leaving all the ...
The beautiful Wai’anapanapa cave is located next to one of the most beautiful black sand beaches in Maui – Honokalani. Definitely a place worth adding to your itinerary when planning a romantic Maui getaway! The legend says that once upon a time a Hawaiian princess names Popoalaeafled from her cruel husband, the Chief Ka’akea. She hid on a ledge, j...
According to Hawaiian legend “Iao” was the name of the beautiful daughter of the god Maui. Puuokamoa, a half-fish-half man, was the only one who dared approach her. As the two began seeing each other more often, Iao fell in love with Puuokamoa. When Maui found out about the unsuitable suitor, he got very angry and ordered the capture of Puuokamoa w...
Folklore in Hawaii in modern times is a mixture of various aspects of Hawaiian mythology and various urban legends that have been passed on regarding various places in the Hawaiian islands. The following is a partial list of some of these legends.
Sep 23, 2021 · The Hawaiian Islands are rich with the culture and lore of supernatural beings. Real-life tragedies and dark events in local history have spawned many urban legends and scary stories from Hawaii. Tales of mysterious creatures, old goddesses with old grudges, and legends of ghosts are simply part of daily life on the Hawaiian Islands.
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Madame Pele, the powerful goddess of fire and volcanoes, is a prominent figure in Hawaiian mythology. Known for her fiery temper and her role in the creation of the Hawaiian Islands, Pele is believed to reside in the Kilauea volcano on the Big Island. Stories of her passionate love affairs, fierce battles, and ongoing presence in the islands ...
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