NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsMenehune Fish Pond
Hawaii · United States
We will visit the lookout for of Kauia's oldest archeological sites located in a breathtaking wild life reserve in Lihue town. As you enjoy the beautiful scenery we will share with you the restoration project that is taking place, the legend of the little people of Hawai'i known as "The Menehunes" who built the pond, and the many Hollywood movies filmed in this area.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Alekoko Fishpond, globally and colloquially known as the Menehune Fishpond. We are standing before a cultural and archaeological treasure that is estimated to be over 600 years old. …
Listen in the app2The Diversity of the Menehune Tradition
Before we analyze the pond's construction, we must address the eponymous builders: the Menehune. The Menehune are arguably the most famous figures in Kauai's folklore, yet the academic understanding of them is highly complex. …
Listen in the app3The Legend of Alakoko and Kalalaleihua
The specific legend surrounding the creation of this wall is a fascinating study in Hawaiian morality and the rules of engagement with the supernatural. According to oral tradition, a royal brother and sister, Alakoko and…
Listen in the app4The Broken Taboo and the Stone Pillars
Let us turn our attention to the ridge rising sharply behind the fishpond. As the legend continues, the Menehune commenced their massive undertaking as darkness fell. …
Listen in the app5The Pathway of Blood: The Etymology of Alakoko
The name 'Alekoko' or 'Alakoko' requires linguistic and historical deconstruction. In the legend, after the Menehune abandoned the project, it is said they washed their hands in the river, leaving a red tint in the water. …
Listen in the app6The Architectural Enigma of the Wall
Strip away the mythology for a moment and focus strictly on the physical artifact: the 2,700-foot wall. From an engineering perspective, this structure is baffling. …
Listen in the app7Modern Restoration and Malama
Finally, we must observe the current state of the pond. For many decades, the Alekoko Fishpond fell into severe disrepair. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our analytical exploration of the Alekoko Menehune Fishpond is complete. We have engaged with a site that seamlessly weaves advanced, 600-year-old aquaculture with some of the most enduring folklore in the Hawaiian archipelago. …
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What is Menehune Fish Pond?
Menehune Fish Pond is a place in Hawaii · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hawaii · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 21.9517, -159.3786 |
| Last updated |