Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Hawaiian Night Marchers
Feb 26, 2020
Dive into the eerie world of Hawaiian folklore with the chilling legend of the Night Marchers. Discover the spectral figures that roam the islands under the night sky, paying homage to ancient chiefs. The podcast highlights fascinating lunar connections to these ghostly sightings and offers tips on avoiding them. Personal anecdotes add depth to the haunting tales, while reflections on cultural significance make for an engaging exploration of this mysterious aspect of Hawaiian heritage.
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Josh's Elopement
- Josh and Chuck reminisce about Josh's elopement in Hawaii.
- They jokingly question their friends' and family's priorities after sharing their wedding news.
Heed the Warnings
- If you hear drums, chanting, or a conch shell in Hawaii at night, run.
- These are signs of the Night Marchers, and gawking can be fatal.
Origins of the Night Marchers
- The Night Marchers aren't just supernatural beings.
- They are ghosts of ancient Hawaiian chiefs and their guards, echoing a historical tradition of chiefs' divinity and invisibility.