A new book is out which is so controversial they can't even use the word "Maori" in the title [of the news article]. "Controversial book on kiwi cannibalism released"
Apparently, all the evidence is there to confirm Kiwis (the Maori ones) ate their enemies after a battle. Although I thought this was already fairly well known, the author, Professor Paul Moon, makes the point that this is a topic that is often 'avoided' by other Kiwi historians. Already, people are on the warpath over this and I suspect some will be doing their best to make him eat his words.
The evolution of a culture is such an interesting topic. But I'm busy right now, so I'll leave it to the comments to explore any such interest.
Caio.
Related Link: Controversial book on kiwi cannibalism released
Apparently, all the evidence is there to confirm Kiwis (the Maori ones) ate their enemies after a battle. Although I thought this was already fairly well known, the author, Professor Paul Moon, makes the point that this is a topic that is often 'avoided' by other Kiwi historians. Already, people are on the warpath over this and I suspect some will be doing their best to make him eat his words.
The evolution of a culture is such an interesting topic. But I'm busy right now, so I'll leave it to the comments to explore any such interest.
Caio.
Related Link: Controversial book on kiwi cannibalism released
It is indeed interesting ... not the facts of the matter, but the failure to mention such in so many tombes is akin to trying to rewrite history ... & trying not to speak ill of the deceased, I tend to think that this metamorphose received a 'King Hit' some times back.
ReplyDeleteCannibalism, slavery, general barbarism...
ReplyDeleteNope, Maori indulged in none of those.
They were peace-loving examples to us all, living in tune with Mother Nature, inventive, with a rich history of poetry, architecture and music.
And by the way, I have this bridge to sell, if you're interested....