Melanesian mythology

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Melanesian mythology refers to the mythology of Melanesia covering the islands of New Guinea, the Admiralty Islands, the Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Norfolk Island. The Melanesians had a complex religious system similar to Western Polynesia. Much of Melanesian mythology was tied to their local area. Many Melanesians have converted to Christianity as a result of missionary activity in Melanesia since 1850.

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