John Frum cults, cargo prophets, and the Yupno construction of time. On this episode, Kris and I begin our discussion of alternative ways of thought by taking a close look at the diverse and complex cultures of Melanesia.


 


Show Notes:


 


Turtle Island


The Three Sisters


Map of Melanesia


The Independence of Papua New Guinea


Huli Wigmen


Asaro Mudmen


Cargo Cults


The Trumpet Shall Sound by Peter Worsley


Road Belong Cargo by Peter Lawrence


The Lyndon Johnson Cult


Yasur Volcano


John Frum


Visitants by Randolph Stow


Sand Talk by Tyson Yunkaporta


Sepik River


Slit Drum Performance


The Yupno Perception of Time


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