Kilibob and Manup: The Two Brothers of Papua New Guinea
In the mythology of northeastern Papua New Guinea, Kilibob and Manup are mythical brothers whose travels created the islands and peoples of the region. Kilibob traveled by canoe along the northern coast, creating islands and bestowing gifts like fishing nets, canoes, and knowledge of navigation. Manup followed a southern route and brought agriculture, domesticated animals, and ceremonial practices. Wherever they landed, the brothers left behind different languages and customs. Their journeys explain the cultural diversity of Papua New Guinea's coastal peoples. The brothers eventually became ri