From the Vault: Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 3
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Exploration, Exploitation, and the Spirituality of Meteorites
This chapter explores the tragic impact of colonial exploitation of the Inuit people through the lens of an explorer who traded iron meteorites while causing cultural loss. It also delves into the spiritual significance of meteorites in Inuit beliefs, offering insight from an Inuit shaman and contrasting these views with Western perspectives on material utility.
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