This document discusses Hawaiian folklore and ghost stories, including the legend of Pele the volcano goddess, the choking ghost, and the night marchers. It also provides tips for protecting oneself from spirits, such as using Hawaiian sea salt, calling on one's aumakua, or wearing ti leaves. The document explores Hawaiian culture and invites discussion of ghost stories, superstitions, and paranormal experiences across cultures.

1. What comes to mind when you think of Hawai’i?

2. Storytelling in Hawai’i:
Ghosts, spirits, and the natural world
Suzy Sorensen
World Folklore

3. Which continent is my country on?

8. Ono kine grindz!

9. ‘Ohana

10. Ghost Stories in Hawai’i
The Legend of
Pele,
the Volcano
Goddess
The Choking Ghost
The Night Marchers

11. How To Protect Yourself from Spirits
Place
Hawaiian
sea salt
around
your
house.
Call upon your
aumakua.
Wear ti
leaves or
surround
your house
with ti plants
If you come across
Night Marchers, lay
down immediately
and close your eyes.
If not…

12. Discussion
• What does this tell you about local Hawaiian
culture (past and present)?
• Do you have ghost stories or superstitions in
your culture?
• Have you experienced any ghostly
encounters?