The abaia is a great freshwater eel from Melanesian myth who usually have gentle dispositions. However, an abaia considers all the animals within their lake their children, anyone who dares fish in an abaia’s lake is in serious trouble.

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25 Jun 1878 the Kanak rebellion in New Caledonia began when indigenous Melanesian warriors killed a number of colonialists in the La Foa region. More info in this biography of Louise Michel, who supported of the rebellion: https://t.co/aOeWqiyg0V

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They're Indonesians :>
Mala has Indian roots and Ridia is Melanesian :>

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This has to be one of the most badass artwork i have ever seen!!

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Imagine creating a graphic novel with her in the centre and the impact it would have for melanesian girls ❤️🙏🏾

IG : naiqama_96

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Abaia, a huge, magical eel in Melanesian mythology is said to dwell at the bottom of freshwater lakes in Fiji, Solomon & Vanuatu. The mystical eel considers all creatures in the lake its children & protects them against anyone who would harm or disturb them.

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Adaptive Genetic Variants from Archaic Hominins Found in Melanesians https://t.co/nFZP9rQgbS

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Día 14.

ABERE -Mitología Melanesia.

Demonio en forma de mujer que reside en pantanos. Atrapa a sus víctimas haciendo crecer cañas a su alrededor y los devora.
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Original a la venta! 💖

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hc human! allura 👀she's indian and Melanesians

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