Oahu Legends

KAENA POINT

Leaping Place of Souls

Desolate Kaena Point was known as a place from which souls departed from the earth. Here, the souls of the dead, or near dead, wandered. Here they leaped into the night. Good souls moved to the right when leaping; those who moved to the left fell into "the pit of endless night."

KUKANILOKO BIRTHSTONES - Wahiawa (Central Oahu)

Birthplace of Chiefs

The sacred birthing stone of Hawaiian royalty. A large, brown lava rock with a sculptured area that supported the mother in a semi-sitting position while she gave birth. Often women who come to this site experience birthing pains identifying with the mothers of the past.

MANOA CHINESE CEMETERY - Manoa Valley (Honolulu / Manoa Area)

Home of Fireballs and Spirits

The cemetery has a reputation of being haunted. Over many years, tales have spread about the glowing fires and swirling little balls of light that fly over the graves here. The Hawaiians refer to fireballs as akua lele, or Flying Gods. Some say that the appearance of such a ball of light is an omen of impending death.

ULUPO HEIAU - Kailua (Windward Oahu)

The Menehune Pathway

A heiau so ancient that it is believed the menehune (a legendary race of small people) built it. The menehune had a reputation for hard work, and they are believed to have hauled the rocks a long distance, passing them down a line hand-to-hand in a single night. A pathway of stones leading across the platform is known as the "menehune pathway".

KAAAWA VALLEY - Kaaawa (Windward Oahu)

Secret Burial Caves and Night Marchers

The remains of more than four hundred chiefs are said to be buried in the caves above Kualoa Ranch. Night marchers have been seen here, chiefs and warriors in huge ghostly processions, marching from their burial caves high in the mountains to the sea. Some of the many road accidents in the area have been attributed to these sightings.

Hawaiian Gods of the Myths and Legends

This is only a partial list of the many Hawaiian Gods. The islands are full of stories and legacies. Many locals still believe in their existence. To this they are revered and respected by many.

Kane: Father of living creatures. Kane is identified with the sun, fresh water and the forest.

Ku: God of war. Human sacrifices were made to Kane in ancient times.

Kaneloa: Ruler of the land of departed spirits.

Lono: God of growing things, rain, harvest, peace and sports.

Pele: Goddess of the volcanoes.

Hina: Goddess of women’s work.

Laka: Goddess of the hula.

Kuula: God of fishermen.

Papa: Fertility goddess.

Kanaloa: God of death, darkness and the ocean.

Poliahu: Goddess of the snow of Mauna Kea. The rival of Pele.

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