frum
Americanadjective
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They only gain a semblance of self-evident truth through age and familiarity, as the legend of John Frum illustrates.
From Salon
About a century ago on the Pacific island of Vanuatu, a messiah cult centered on a mythical figure named John Frum, who would bring riches and happiness, rooted itself among the local population.
From Salon
According to one anecdote, an anthropologist questioned a local chief on the implausibility of Frum’s return.
From Salon
After the war, the cargo cult became a tradition, with adherents even building mock airstrips to induce John Frum to return from the skies with cargo.
From Salon
David Frum, now a writer for The Atlantic magazine, said that Vance's views have changed significantly from when he first commissioned the former marine, who was attending Ohio State University at the time, to write for his website on conservative politics more than 15 years ago.
From BBC
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