Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Moken are genetically isolated from their Burmese and Thai neighbours and have unique adaptions allowing them to see better underwater. They have deep roots in the Austronesian homelands of South China, but are now genetically closer to the Burmese.
Most interesting to me are the images of the spirits they worship called Labong, which remind me of European god poles among the Balts, Slavs and Germanics.
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The Moken are genetically isolated from their Burmese and Thai neighbours and have unique adaptions allowing them to see better underwater. They have deep roots in the Austronesian homelands of South China, but are now genetically closer to the Burmese.
Most interesting to me are the images of the spirits they worship called Labong, which remind me of European god poles among the Balts, Slavs and Germanics.
This channel depends on your support:
Patreon: patreon.com/survivethejive
All Links: https://linktr.ee/SurvivetheJive
Music: Stewart Keller
