John Frum
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John Frum is a figure associated with cargo cults on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu. He is often depicted as an American World War II serviceman who will bring wealth and prosperity to the people if they follow him. He is described as having a white face and living in South America.
When
- Attested period
- 1960 – 2022
- Historical notes
- Belief in John Frum is in decline as of 2022.
Relationships
- manifested by
- Keraperamun
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Chief Isaak Wan Nikiau, its leader, was quoted by the BBC from years past as saying that John Frum was "our God, our Jesus" and would eventually return.”
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