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The Night Marchers are a group of ghostly warriors in Hawaiian folklore. They are said to be spirits of ancient Hawaiian warriors who march through the night with spears, clubs, and other weapons. They are a popular subject of Hawaiian ghost stories. And there are many different accounts of locals and tourists who have seen or heard the Night Marchers throughout the years. These stories often have a chilling effect on those who hear them.The text below is the script and images for the video:
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In Hawaii, there is a well-known legend called Night Marchers. They are spirits of native warriors from long ago. They are basically ghosts or undead, if you prefer that term.
They appear after sunset. And they haunt Hawaii’s trails, parks and wilderness.
It is said that Night Marchers show up so that they may march to an ancient battlefield or escort someone important to a sacred ground from olden days.
According to Wikipedia, there are two ways that Night Marchers can appear.
One way is when they rise from the ocean.
The second way is when they materialize on an open field. This field is likely the very ground where they died during a battle.
According to the lore, Night Marchers float, not walk, on their way to their destination. They are, after all, spirits and are not bound by physical limits, like gravity.
They are dressed as warriors of ancient Hawaiian kingdoms. Meaning that they carry traditional weapons, spears, clubs and swords. Some are carrying torches. Others are beating drums loudly. Loud enough to be heard by unwary passer-byes according to many tales.
Night Marchers are rumored to be seen in many trails throughout Hawaii.
And we all know that many tourists and locals like to go for evening hikes. Hawaii has plenty of trails.
So where have Night Marchers been spotted?
Just from online searches, they seem to be everywhere.
I’ll just list here a few areas with sources, so that I don’t butcher the pronunciation. You should be able to search online for more:
- From theculturetrip.com: the areas around Ka‘a‘awa Valley, Yokohama Bay, Kaniakapūpū, Ka‘ena Point, Kalama Valley, and Waimānalo
- From honolulumagazine.com: areas of O‘ahu, including Kamehameha III’s summer mansion, Mākaha Valley Plantation
- From hotelmolokai.com: the town of Kaunakakai
And many more…
It is safe to say that Night Marchers can show up wherever there are ancient sacred grounds or battlefields.
So WHAT IF you see Night Marchers while hiking?
First thing to keep in mind is that encounters with Night Marchers can be deadly. Legends say that if you do not pay respect to them, you can die on the spot.
Know this. They might be spirits, but their weapons are sharp. And their anger is real.
Meaning that you could get stabbed, beaten to death or beheaded.
There is supposed to be a group of Night Marchers that is accompanied by the ghost of their ancient king. Now traditionally, commoners are not supposed to look at this king and a swift death is delivered to anyone who does so.
Back then, it could be a beheading, a stabbing or a beating as said earlier. That tradition is carried over as Night Marchers.
Meaning that anybody who stares, or even glances, at the king will be
incinerated into ashes by bolts of intense light from the eyes of his ghostly warriors.
So if you are hiking at night and begin hearing loud drums coming closer, but can’t scramble out of the way
P09.1. don’t stare at them. Don’t look at them. Don’t do touristy stuff like taking selfies.
Things will not end well for you.
What you’re supposed to do is lie facedown on the ground and not move. They will ignore you because you are now showing respect.
And then they will just pass by and leave you alone.
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