The Blackstripe Coris is known as Hilu in Hawaii. According to legend, two gods who were brothers appeared as Hilus. One got caught and ended up on a grill, but the other took human form, rescued his brother, and returned him to the ocean. However, the stripes from the grill remained and can still be seen on the Hilu to this day.
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Love the story. More legends of the marine life you find please
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I’ll have to go through my book, because there are a lot of good stories in there!
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Excellent 🙂
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Well, grilling is obviously a long-established practice. Who would have thought.
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Hawaii is full of these kinds of legends!
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What a story! And what a way to start a year: snorkeling. Well, at least I get to read about it! 😊 Here’s to more blogging in 2023! I really enjoy your posts, Graham!
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Thanks for your kind words. I continue to enjoy doing the blog, though I’ve been busy lately and haven’t been taking as many photos or getting out and about as much. Hopefully that will change soon.
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That’s a good story! Welcome to the new year, Graham.
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Thanks Jo. Happy New Year to you too.
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