An inherent part of acquiring Hawaii Oahu real estate, folklore and mythology from the
Hawaiian culture is an important hurdle for newcomers to Hawaii.  In part due to the
close-knit communities fostered as part of the island way of life, urban legend has
become a prominent aspect of modern day life.  Night marchers have long been a part
of Hawaiian legend.  The ghosts of ancient warriors are said to roam large portions of
the island chain carrying torches, typically in areas that were once large battlefields in
old Hawaii.  Most legends regarding this phenomenon says that if a human looks a night
marcher in the eye, he or she will be forced to march among them for eternity.  Carrying
pork over the Nuuanu Pali is another local piece of folklore, warning that doing so will
cause the car to break and not restart until the pork is removed.  The legend is
grounded in the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele’s feud with a demigod.  Present day
hot spots include Morgan’s Corner on Nuuanu Pali Drive, Seven Bridges of Manoa, and
the Waialae Graveyard.  While these tales are simply urban legend, new residents in
Hawaii should seek an understanding of these stories in order to immerse oneself into
the new culture.

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