This is the Bokononist term for the moon.
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Pabu Term Timeline in Cat’s Cradle
The timeline below shows where the term Pabu appears in Cat’s Cradle. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 85. A Pack of Foma
According to Bokonon, the sun, borasisi, held the moon, pabu, in its arms, wanting a “fiery child.” But all of the moon’s children were cold,...
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