The Tangata manu ("bird-man," from tangata "human beings" + manu "bird") was the winner of a traditional ritual competition on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) to collect the first sooty tern (manu …

Feb 6, 2020 · Easter Island’s Birdman Cult (Tangata Manu) is the unique religion that is represented by petroglyphs all over the island and an ancient warrior competition.

Learn about the incredible competition that took place at Orongo to choose the Tangata Manu or Easter Island birdman who would rule the island during one year.

Nov 23, 2023 · The Birdman cult and ceremonial competition was an important part of the culture and history of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island. The cult revolved around the worship of …

Jan 15, 2024 · The cult of the birdman is most certainly a key cultural moment in the history of Easter Island. Research by the English anthropologist and archaeologist Katherine Routledge …

Feb 15, 2022 · Discovering the mysteries behind the Birdman Cult of Easter Island, one of the most isolated places on Earth. Are the answers lost to the sands of time?

One of the most famous motifs depicted in the rock art on Easter Island is that of the Birdman - the Tangata manu ('bird-man' from tangata 'human beings' and 'manu' from 'bird'). This was a …

Also the “knowledge” about the birdman cult comes from early visitors to Easter Island, most notably Katherine Routledge in 1914-1918, as well as information obtained from …

Sep 26, 2024 · Orongo was the ceremonial center for the Birdman cult of Easter Island, which emerged in the 16th century as a significant religious and political tradition, replacing the …

Oct 21, 2014 · Discover the culture and mystery surrounding Easter Island's famous Birdman that helped to prolong the survival of the remote island's civilization.