The Ghosts of Oahu
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There are many legends and ghosts in Hawaiian folklore. One of the most famous told of these are the night marchers on the beaches of Oahu. There is a march of glowing spirits who come out from the water and head towards a scared site. The word Hawaiians used for a sacred site is called the “heiau.”
The spirits can only be seen vaguely, and chant to the beat of drums. Most people have reported seeing silvery dust representing the marchers. According to the legend, these spirits are only seen between the 27th and 29th of a month with a new moon. These nights are called the nights of Kane. Also, legend has it that this can only be seen by a native Hawaiian, yet non-natives have reported seeing the phenomenon as well. It is also said that if the marchers see or even sense a human, they will go and try to kill whoever is in their presence.
However, if the human is with another relative, then their life will be spared. Most of the time, these marchers are seen in areas where they has been many bloodshed in battle. One final thing to be aware of before you roam the beaches of Oahu on a night of Kane is if you look a marcher in the eye, you will disappear and never be seen again. If you think you are in the presence of the night marchers, it will usually be accompanied by either mist, wind, rain, or high surf.
(Source: Cohen, Daniel. Hauntings and Horrors. 2002.)
