Legends of Old Honolulu

Legends of Old Honolulu

LibriVox · Audiobook · 28 episodes

Hawai'i: land of wonder and beauty and a culture rich in history and mythology. Dr. Westervelt settled in Hawai'i as a young man and collected stories and myths from his adopted home. Here we have a collection dedicated to the largest city, Honolulu. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

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Episodes

Introduction and notes on Pronunciation

Episode 0 · 8:08
The Migration of the Hawaiians

Episode 1 · 22:01
Legendary Places in Honolulu

Episode 2 · 14:09
The God of Pakaka Temple

Episode 3 · 7:50
Legend of the Bread-fruit Tree

Episode 4 · 12:23
The Gods who found Water

Episode 5 · 9:21
The Water of Life of Ka-ne

Episode 6 · 14:58
Mamala the Surf-rider

Episode 7 · 5:34
A Shark punished at Waikiki

Episode 8 · 3:59
The Legendary Origin of Kapa

Episode 9 · 12:44
Creation of Man

Episode 10 · 5:20
The Chief with the Wonderful Servants

Episode 11 · 8:38
The Great Dog Ku

Episode 12 · 11:52
The Cannibal Dog-man

Episode 13 · 8:51
The Canoe of the Dragon

Episode 14 · 10:36
The Wonderful Shell

Episode 15 · 7:23
The Ghost Dance on Punchbowl

Episode 16 · 14:43
The Bird-man of Nuuanu Valley

Episode 17 · 7:37
The Owls of Honolulu

Episode 18 · 12:40
The Two Fish from Tahiti

Episode 19 · 11:27
Iwa, the Notable Thief of Oahu

Episode 20 · 10:58
Pikoi the Rat-killer

Episode 21 · 25:15
Kawelo

Episode 22 · 26:52
“Chief Man-eater”

Episode 23 · 24:27
Lepe-a-moa Part 1

Episode 24 · 19:03
Lepe-a-moa Part 2

Episode 25 · 28:09
Kamapuaa Legends

Episode 26 · 48:24
Appendix: Polynesian Language

Episode 27 · 6:02