In 1667, a Swedish sailor's fanciful account of the Shompen, with 'tails' like cats, led to misunderstandings and myths about their origins, despite their enigmatic nature and limited academic understanding of their language, culture, and beliefs.
The Shompen, numbering around 200-400, are facing a potential death sentence akin to genocide as the Indian government plans to develop a $9 billion free-trade zone, threatening their way of life and habitat.
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