{"id":"01KG8AJ8ZNB03D0FWFP362WQEN","cid":"bafkreihibq2pvdtf246sgmnck66eiiyumzgowwtuebrmhgljo674w3g7z4","type":"novel","properties":{"description":"# Mardi: And a Voyage Thither\n\n## Overview\n\"Mardi: And a Voyage Thither\" is a novel by Herman Melville, extracted from the digital text file [mardi_vol2.txt](arke:01KG89J1954N2G0NAERBNJXEX9). This entity represents the structured content of the novel, encompassing its introduction, table of contents, and numerous chapters. It is part of the larger [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection.\n\n## Context\nThe novel was extracted from a plain text file, [mardi_vol2.txt](arke:01KG89J1954N2G0NAERBNJXEX9), which is itself contained within the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection. The extraction process, performed on January 30, 2026, identified the structural elements of the novel, including its chapters, which span from line 1 to line 13113 of the source file.\n\n## Contents\nThe novel begins with an [Introduction](arke:01KG8AJNJR9YG6HWY7M4STTYA0) and a [Table of Contents](arke:01KG8AJNJWDPQWXXJKDE06H5FE). It contains numerous chapters, detailing a narrative journey. Key chapters include:\n- [CHAPTER I. Maramma](arke:01KG8AJNJTWG7ABZACE0HKG5Q2)\n- [CHAPTER II. They Land](arke:01KG8AJNJRMHPGA05ZAGHDSVPY)\n- [CHAPTER III. They Pass Through The Woods](arke:01KG8AJNJT9QVSJEDG65PZ6WTY)\n- [CHAPTER IV. Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII](arke:01KG8AJNJQG7DNZHZCMC33X85F)\n- [CHAPTER V. They Visit The Great Morai](arke:01KG8AJNK0SRQXJTP5TJ1QJQ4K)\n- [CHAPTER VI. They Discourse Of The Gods Of Mardi, And Braid-Beard Tells Of One Foni](arke:01KG8AJNK0ZYX7B9FSGP1VKF2A)\n- [CHAPTER VII. They Visit The Lake Of Yammo](arke:01KG8AJNK0P10WKM3VB2S7JMWA)\n- [CHAPTER VIII. They Meet The Pilgrims At The Temple Of Oro](arke:01KG8AJNK2TTTSNSBZPKCAD6K5)\n- [CHAPTER IX. They Discourse Of Alma](arke:01KG8AJQ135PZD0GZ8DK7SJPA4)\n- [CHAPTER X. Mohi Tells Of One Ravoo, And They Land To Visit Hevaneva, A Flourishing Artisan](arke:01KG8AJQ15YACHJS0946CXB5WD)\n- [CHAPTER XI. A Nursery-Tale Of Babbalanja’s](arke:01KG8AJQ1AP6NKPVQG3HCNYE4M)\n- [CHAPTER XII. Landing To Visit Hivohitee The Pontiff, They Encounter An Extraordinary Old Hermit; With Whom Yoomy Has A Confidential Interview, But Learns Little](arke:01KG8AJQ13BDK91849MWT5SA42)\n- [CHAPTER XIII. Babbalanja Endeavors To Explain The Mystery](arke:01KG8AJQ15KSJKSA1C1Q9RMDGE)\n- [CHAPTER XIV. Taji Receives Tidings And Omens](arke:01KG8AJQ1512PWTAW89J5TP4FX)\n- [CHAPTER XV. Dreams](arke:01KG8AJQ1A4K4GFGNQ1AXPTH5Y)\n- [CHAPTER XVI. Media And Babbalanja Discourse](arke:01KG8AJQ1E7MV4H9C5ZM5FS3VT)\n- [CHAPTER XVII. They Regale Themselves With Their Pipes](arke:01KG8AJQ1A78RKJV3PZ9MH9K07)\n- [CHAPTER XVIII. They Visit An Extraordinary Old Antiquary](arke:01KG8AJQ1AXYV6P72ERCVTGNDX)\n- [CHAPTER XIX. They Go Down Into The Catacombs](arke:01KG8AJQT1BDEB9CENNW36B4J3)\n- [CHAPTER XX. Babbalanja Quotes From An Antique Pagan; And Earnestly Presses It Upon The Company, That What He Recites Is Not His But Another’s](arke:01KG8AJQT19TXW6TXGPSV7NZ3Q)\n- [CHAPTER XXI. They Visit A Wealthy Old Pauper](arke:01KG8AJQT1HQKQ09Y4C1J2WMPA)\n- [CHAPTER XXII. Yoomy Sings Some Odd Verses, And Babbalanja Quotes From The Old Authors Right And Left](arke:01KG8AJQSZDW1CKST31K7C1ZCK)\n- [CHAPTER XXIII. What Manner Of Men The Tapparians Were](arke:01KG8AJQT1H10JBDG2GRQS3M7Y)\n- [CHAPTER XXIV. Their Adventures Upon Landing At Pimminee](arke:01KG8AJQT1D2ESC8ARZG3BEHPB)\n- [CHAPTER XXV. A, I, AND O](arke:01KG8AJQTD41S2H8RA1CQNEWYF)\n- [CHAPTER XXVI. A Reception-Day At Pimminee](arke:01KG8AJQTD1YJ2CS14R0T40VSJ)\n- [CHAPTER XXVII. Babbalanja Falleth Upon Pimminee Tooth And Nail](arke:01KG8AJQTCWZ67F66TGEE5W21E)\n- [CHAPTER XXVIII. Babbalanja Regales The Company With Some Sandwiches](arke:01KG8AJQTD0B6GG9GGV41W4ESG)\n- [CHAPTER XXIX. They Still Remain Upon The Rock](arke:01KG8AJRBVG5NPK26K3GG1882Z)\n- [CHAPTER XXX. Behind And Before](arke:01KG8AJRBNRMFXD0VVRN12P4B4)\n- [CHAPTER XXXI. Babbalanja Discourses In The Dark](arke:01KG8AJRBVMTTT67SE8KFJCTVQ)\n- [CHAPTER XXXII. My Lord Media Summons Mohi To The Stand](arke:01KG8AJRBN0PDBRWRNHPDPMRY6)\n- [CHAPTER XXXIII. Wherein Babbalanja And Yoomy Embrace](arke:01KG8AJRBNZE8XWYAJ1RHW142G)\n- [CHAPTER XXXIV. Of The Isle Of Diranda](arke:01KG8AJRBNSJG790G3F7NEF9RW)\n- [CHAPTER XXXV. They Visit The Lords Piko And Hello](arke:01KG8AJRBW3X39BTB13WJ3NAPB)\n- [CHAPTER XXXVI. They Attend The Games](arke:01KG8AJRBWN0BRQCNFT0CX6SN6)\n- [CHAPTER XXXVII. Taji Still Hunted, And Beckoned](arke:01KG8AJRBWMRD0ARR29GR0G241)\n- [CHAPTER XXXVIII. They Embark From Diranda](arke:01KG8AJRBWV0SKNHZVG3CGPQC6)\n- [CHAPTER XXXIX. Wherein Babbalanja Discourses Of Himself](arke:01KG8AJSXQ4NYSBNDXGDVJNG87)\n- [CHAPTER XL. Of The Sorcerers In The Isle Of Minda](arke:01KG8AJSXQJSFA54DV177XKGV2)\n- [CHAPTER XLI. Chiefly Of Sing Bello](arke:01KG8AJSXQC95HFRRK3M3VNQFC)\n- [CHAPTER XLII. Dominora And Vivenza](arke:01KG8AJSXQTZPWX11M50TBJN7B)\n- [CHAPTER XLIII. They Land At Dominora](arke:01KG8AJSXWRT5R9RB80N1FK4HY)\n- [CHAPTER XLIV. Through Dominora, They Wander After Yillah](arke:01KG8AJSXQK2Q0WA8XGM6PX3FX)\n- [CHAPTER XLV. They Behold King Bello’s State Canoe](arke:01KG8AJSXWKSGYAM3SBQ847R2W)\n- [CHAPTER XLVI. Wherein Babbalanja Bows Thrice](arke:01KG8AJSY01NJ69488SW0EXA70)\n- [CHAPTER XLVII. Babbalanja Philosophizes, And My Lord Media Passes Round The Calabashes](arke:01KG8AJSY0QRGFVSXCEAR0PXHV)\n- [CHAPTER XLVIII. They Sail Round An Island Without Landing; And Talk Round A Subject Without Getting At It](arke:01KG8AJSY03V2H6TZ4Y2NYX2FC)\n- [CHAPTER XLIX. They Draw Nigh To Porpheero; Where They Behold A Terrific Eruption](arke:01KG8AJTNYE9R069VZZMV53ADT)\n- [CHAPTER L. Wherein King Media Celebrates The Glories Of Autumn, The Minstrel, The Promise Of Spring](arke:01KG8AJTNSXE8ZW62R3WQ3WS9J)\n- [CHAPTER LI. In Which Azzageddi Seems To Use Babbalanja For A Mouth-Piece](arke:01KG8AJTNYJAJVPY249XHCDNG8)\n- [CHAPTER LII. The Charming Yoomy Sings](arke:01KG8AJTNS4162P3FFFQ2Q20FH)\n- [CHAPTER LIII. They Draw Nigh Unto Land](arke:01KG8AJTNSMTWKX1YVY3BYCJQD)\n- [CHAPTER LIV. They Visit The Great Central Temple Of Vivenza](arke:01KG8AJTNYED78JDVK740586B3)\n- [CHAPTER LV. Wherein Babbalanja Comments Upon The Speech Of Alanno](arke:01KG8AJTP2FXFTWP3KF6J0DMHP)\n- [CHAPTER LVI. A Scene In The Land Of Warwicks, Or King-Makers](arke:01KG8AJTP2X0CKE1K3KK804Q71)\n- [CHAPTER LVII. They Hearken Unto A Voice From The Gods](arke:01KG8AJTP2KTDMNH4M9X9D0N8X)\n- [CHAPTER LVIII. They Visit The Extreme South Of Vivenza](arke:01KG8AJTP2P1B5NBRJY2DM0A6T)\n- [CHAPTER LIX. They Converse Of The Mollusca, Kings, Toad-Stools And Other Matters](arke:01KG8AJVBD47TMA8VZRQV8A03W)\n- [CHAPTER LX. Wherein, That Gallant Gentleman And Demi-God, King Media, Scepter In Hand, Throws Himself Into The Breach](arke:01KG8AJVBMF0M3PVJ9JF0CFPA8)\n- [CHAPTER LXI. They Encounter Gold-Hunters](arke:01KG8AJVBFJ75DKSYY1C4XWV9V)\n- [CHAPTER LXIII. They Seek Through The Isles Of Palms; And Pass The Isles Of Myrrh](arke:01KG8AJVBM30F9YSV1FCRGECR3)\n- [CHAPTER LXIV. Concentric, Inward, With Mardi’s Reef, They Leave Their Wake Around The World](arke:01KG8AJVBFBRHGCQDP11C10SBD)\n- [CHAPTER LXV. Sailing On](arke:01KG8AJVBHJDRAGSQ5NKTAQ7R7)\n- [CHAPTER LXVI. A Flight Of Nightingales From Yoomy’s Mouth](arke:01KG8AJVBMVSMDD9SP9C541D68)\n- [CHAPTER LXVII. 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