Birdman competition Easter Island with Paul Pownall

Orongo, site of the Birdman competition -Easter Island

  All societies have their competitions for power – Easter Island tribes were no different. The friendly competition involved climbing down the cliffs, swimming through the water to the island, and if still alive, waiting.  Waiting to procure (steal) the first egg from the bird’s nest and then bring the egg back to the top of the […]