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13 O’Clock Episode 445: Cargo Cults of Melanesia

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The “cargo cult” phenomenon refers to movements that emerged primarily in Melanesia during and after World War II. Indigenous groups, witnessing the influx of material goods (“cargo”) brought by Western military forces, believed these supplies were delivered through spiritual or ritual means rather than industrial production and global logistics. After the war, some communities attempted to attract more cargo by mimicking the behaviors and symbols of the soldiers—building mock airstrips, control towers, and even wooden radios—hoping it would bring back the goods. The term has since been used metaphorically to describe practices that imitate the superficial aspects of a process without understanding its underlying principles.

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13 O’Clock Episode 119 – The Mythology of the Jinn

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On today’s mythological installment of 13 O’Clock, Tom and Jenny are delving into the fascinating world of the jinn, spirits of Islamic (and other) tradition who are sort of akin to angels and demons, but also kinda their own thing entirely. Probably best known in the U.S. from the story of Aladdin and his Magic Lamp, the mythology surrounding jinn actually goes much, much deeper, and features in a vast array of tales and still-extant belief systems. Sit back and relax as we make like Scheherazade and regale you with stories on a magical episode 119.

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