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Local folklore on the island of Oahu says that one should never carry pork over the Pali Highway connecting Honolulu and Windward Oahu. The stories vary, but the classic legend is that if one carries pork of any kind over the old Pali road (not the modern pali highway) by automobile, the automobile would stop at a certain point on the way and not restart until the pork is removed from the vehicle.
Some of these structures that Hawaiian folklore attributed to the Menehune still exist. They are said to have lived in Hawaiʻi before settlers arrived from Polynesia many centuries ago. Their favorite food is the maiʻa , and they also like fish. Legend has it that the Menehune appear only during the night hours to build masterpieces.
A statue of Hawaiian deity. Hawaiian narrative or mythology, tells stories of nature and life. It is considered a variant of a more general Polynesian narrative, developing its own unique character for several centuries before about 1800. It is associated with the Hawaiian religion. The religion was officially suppressed in the 19th century ...
Some marches are joined by the Hawaiian gods. The torches are said to burn brighter in these marches. The largest torches are carried with one at the front, one in the back, and three within the group. The number five is significant in Hawaiian mythology. In the night marchers with Hawaiian gods present, there are six gods, three male, three ...
Hawaiian folklore holds that people should never carry pork over Nuʻuanu Pali, especially at night. Pele, the volcano goddess, was responsible for preventing passage due to her contest with Kamapua'a, a half human, half hog god, and would not allow him (in the form of pork) to trespass on her side of the island. [7]
According to ancient Hawaiian folklore, Kaʻena Point is the "jumping-off" point for souls leaving this world. [1] In 1899, the Oahu Railway and Land Company constructed a railway that encompassed 70 miles from Honolulu through Kahuku to transport sugarcane. Most of the tracks were destroyed by a tsunami in 1946.
The Pokémon evolutionary line Jangmo-o, Hakamo-o, and Kommo-o, introduced in the Hawaii inspired Alola region, may be based on the mo'o. They are revered protector and warrior Dragons who appear toward the end of the story of Pokémon Sun and Moon. In addition to all their names ending in “mo-o,” the family line is distinct as the ...
Hawaii folklore (1 C, 3 P) L. Hawaiian legends (2 C, 7 P) Pages in category "Hawaiian mythology" The following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total.