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==History== | ==History== | ||
To truly understand the history of Samoa, one needs to look into the oral traditions of the Samoan people. These include oral genealogies of families and the mythology of Samoa. | To truly understand the history of Samoa, one needs to look into the oral traditions of the Samoan people. These include oral genealogies of families and the mythology of Samoa. | ||
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Understanding the mythology | Understanding the mythology | ||
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Understanding Samoan mythology leads to understanding of Samoan culture, specifically that of the Malietoa and other chiefly titles. | Understanding Samoan mythology leads to understanding of Samoan culture, specifically that of the Malietoa and other chiefly titles. | ||
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2017 - Parliament established an amendment to Article 1 of the Samoan Constitution, making Christianity the state religion<br> | 2017 - Parliament established an amendment to Article 1 of the Samoan Constitution, making Christianity the state religion<br> | ||
[[Category:Samoa]] | [[Category:Samoa]] | ||
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