How To Love Lit Podcast · Christy and Garry Shriver

Hawaii || Myths || Legends || Kings || Queens || History || All The Stuff Tolkien Loved!

September 20, 2025·39 min·3 clips

Disney's Maui is an orphan, but Hawaiian myths always give him brothers, missing the goddess Hina entirely.

This episode explores Hawaiian mythology, history, and culture, from ancient Polynesian legends like Maui to the real-life story of Queen Liliuokalani. It discusses the blending of myth and history, critiques cultural portrayals in media, and highlights the islands' complex interactions with Western influences.

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