The Octopus

Can the myths of the Lau Lagoon clan survive their preservation?
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AlfredFebruary 13, 2008 03:02 EST

This article highlights the attitude of some foreigners' agendas in documenting the history and ancient practices of our people.Some enter these islands for their own riches and their references in order to gain doctorates and professors, even some of these documentaries are not properly written and edited e.g An article in the (Island builders of the pacific)quote: supply later.The people concerned must take this issue to the relevent bodies for a legal clarification Internationally.

Abel WaneasiOctober 29, 2010 10:42 EST

Concerning anthropologist Pierre Maranda it's true that he Charge (Us)Kwao Tribe if we want back our gods(The Octopus).
Thats shows how selfish he is.

AnonymousDecember 14, 2010 10:12 EST

Maranda refusal to tell the secret names to Maelasi shows that he is embracing the ancient sprit world of the Lau and keep his bagain with the priests who told him the names. I think this secret will never be revealed because there are no pagans left in Lau.

Joffy BataMarch 02, 2011 13:40 EST

This article is incorrect.

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