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Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) What is a yeongno? Yeongno are Korean creatures banished from the heavens, but may return after eating 100 yangban, or officials.  Discover this unique creature, and how modern illustrations may hurt what this creature is. Featured Song: "Gangsta", by Lily Meola, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We...

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Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) What is the field of stone jars? The field of stone jars are areas in Laos that have boulder-sized jars or cups. They are around 3,000 years old, and who or why they were made is unknown. Discover this popular tourist destination and the dangers of visiting it. Featured Song: "I Remember", by Sudden Rush, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list ...

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Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Who is Kubera? Kubera was once the Hindu lord of criminals and chief of evil spirits. But became the God of Wealth.  Discover the Hindu deity who went from being worshiped by thieves to the keeper of treasures.  Featured Song: "The River Runs", by John Cruz, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Who is Okuninushi? Okuninushi is Japan's master of the great land. Discover this popular Shinto being, and his connection with a time lord and God of luck.  Featured Song: "Sand Castles", by Herb Ohta jr. & Jon Yamasato, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We will not share...

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Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Who is Guam's god of the underworld? Chaife is Guam's underworld god. He created the world and accidentally created the children of Earth. Discover how and why this deity created the big bang. Featured Song: "Dearly", by Eden Kai, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We will not...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Who is the Mayan Moon Goddess? Ixchel is the Mayan Moon Goddess however, some feel this may be a mistake. Discover this Mayan Goddess of many things, and how some feel she may not be what she is.  Featured Song: "When You Say Nothing at All", by Arden Cho, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect...

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Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) What are tengu? Tengu are Japanese supernatural creatures who are anthropomorphic birds. Or human-like creatures with red skin, long noses, and expert swordsmen.  Discover the curse that may still affect Japan. Featured Song: "Europa", by Kris Fuchigami, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. What were the coconut pirates in Moana? They were Disney's interpretation of the deadly Kakamora. Discover the dangerous creatures known as "wild men".  Featured Song: "Ke Akua Mana E", by Mark Yamanaka, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We...

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Who is Kupe? Kupe was the Maori credited with discovering New Zealand, or Aotearoa. Discover the historic navigator, who became a popular video game character. Featured Song: "He Mana'o Aloha", by Robert Cazimero, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 ...

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