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The Tale of Nanaue, The Shark-Man of Hawaii
The Wayward Son of Kamohoalii, King of the Sharks Kamohoalii was king of all forty species of sharks in Hawaii. They knew his most important taboo.
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The Fan Palm is California's Only Native Palm Tree Palm trees grow all over California, but the only native species is the California Fan Palm
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Tiki lovers raise a glass and toast Pele, the volcano goddess of Hawaii. Her home is on the Big Island in Mauna Loa. Pele has a volcanic
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The Hulu series, "Mrs. America" shows the battle over the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and is an archetypical battle between Athena and
Continue ReadingMale Chauvinists and the Secrets of the Spiritual Pig
Male chauvinist pigs are not an invention of modern feminists. The macho pig is a male archetype that can be found in many cultures. Hawaiians,
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