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- # CHAPTER VI. They Discourse Of The Gods Of Mardi, And Braid-Beard Tells Of One Foni
## Overview
This is Chapter VI of Herman Melville's novel, [Mardi: And a Voyage Thither](arke:01KG8AJ8ZNB03D0FWFP362WQEN). Titled "They Discourse Of The Gods Of Mardi, And Braid-Beard Tells Of One Foni," the chapter spans lines 776 to 866 of the source text.
## Context
This chapter is part of [Mardi: And a Voyage Thither](arke:01KG8AJ8ZNB03D0FWFP362WQEN), a novel by Herman Melville, which is itself part of the larger [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection. The content of this chapter was extracted from the digital text file [mardi_vol2.txt](arke:01KG89J1954N2G0NAERBNJXEX9). It follows [CHAPTER V. They Visit The Great Morai](arke:01KG8AJNK0SRQXJTP5TJ1QJQ4K) and precedes [CHAPTER VII. They Visit The Lake Of Yammo](arke:01KG8AJNK0P10WKM3VB2S7JMWA) in the narrative sequence.
## Contents
The chapter details a discussion among the characters about the numerous gods of Mardi, both tangible and intangible. Mohi describes the vast plurality of deities, while Babbalanja offers a philosophical perspective on their nature. The narrative then shifts to Braid-Beard's account of the customs of Maramma, specifically focusing on the family designated for sacrifice to the deity Doleema. It recounts instances of individuals attempting to evade their fate and the relentless pursuit by Xiki, the god's hereditary butler. The chapter concludes with the story of Foni, an upstart prophet who led a rebellion and, after defeat, lived as a wild "demoniac" in the island's interior, eventually being slain while pilfering offerings from Doleema's image.
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