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Abstract/Sommario: In the early 19. century, the Society Islanders were a major source of missionaries to other Pacific Islands, Examination of social factors influencing this missionary movement, however, is lacking. Society Islanders (Maohi) entered into Christian mission at their own initiative and were influenced both by evangelical Christianity and an institution within maohi culture known as the Arioi. The Arioi are described and historical sources are used to illustrate continuities in the Arioi- ...; [Leggi tutto...]