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thor hyerdahl

 

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Noun thor hyerdahl has 1 sense
  1. Heyerdahl, Thor Hyerdahl - Norwegian anthropologist noted for his studies of cultural diffusion (1914-2002)
    --1 is a kind of anthropologist

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Term: Thor Heyerdahl

Description: Thor Heyerdahl was a Norwegian adventurer and ethnographer known for his pioneering research expeditions. He gained worldwide fame for his theories and expeditions on ancient seafaring cultures. Heyerdahl was particularly renowned for his expedition on the Kon-Tiki raft, where he sailed across the Pacific Ocean to prove that ancient Peruvians could have traveled to Polynesia. His achievements have made him a significant figure in the fields of anthropology and archaeology. Sample Sentences: - Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki expedition was an incredible feat of human determination and courage. - The book "Kon-Tiki: Across the Pacific in a Raft" by Thor Heyerdahl details his daring adventure. Possible Related Products: - Kon-Tiki: Across the Pacific in a Raft by Thor Heyerdahl - The Ra Expeditions by Thor Heyerdahl - The Tigris Expedition by Thor Heyerdahl
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