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Oceania Space
From the coral atolls of Polynesia to the highlands of Melanesia, Oceania is a laboratory of social engineering where matrimonial plurality has shaped unique political and economic systems. Faced with island isolation or environmental challenges, polygamy often emerged as an essential strategy to maximize production, forge inter-island alliances, and consolidate the power of chiefs. Explore these societies where multiple unions are at the heart of cycles of prestige and community resilience.