Gods of the Sky - 20th century religion created by accident!
Welcome to Hidden Arc! In today's episode, we're exploring one of history's most mysterious and fascinating phenomena: Cargo Cults. Imagine a world where airplanes are worshipped as gods and makeshift runways are built in hopes of attracting more - it's not fiction, it's the reality of cargo cults.
🌏 We travel to Melanesia, a region including Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and parts of Fiji and New Caledonia, where the term "cargo cult" first emerged. Here, isolated for centuries, indigenous populations encountered men from the skies bringing unimaginable technology and wealth, leading to the birth of cargo cults.
📜 In this deep dive, we cover:
The origins and historical context of cargo cults.
The dramatic shift in lifestyle and culture due to the arrival of 'cargo' - from corned beef to refrigerators.
The John Frum movement in Vanuatu: its beliefs, rituals, and its modern-day persistence.
🤔 We also ponder the profound questions these movements raise about belief systems and their evolution. How do these unique beliefs compare to the religions and ideologies of today? And why does the media label them as "cults" rather than "religions"?
💬 Share your thoughts in the comments: How would you react to such extraordinary encounters? What parallels can you draw with ancient religions?
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