One of the fundamental aspects of the Melanesian religion is the fact that their society, culture and religion are interdependent. If one aspect stood alone the society would collapse. So when considering if belief and ritual are the foundations of the pacific societies you must also consider the way in which their society and culture influences them in what they believe and also the rituals they perform.
The main pacific society we have been studying in class is the Mae Enga people who live in the Western Highlands of Papua New Guinea. …
