Cat’s Cradle

Cat’s Cradle

by

Kurt Vonnegut

This is the Bokononist term for the sun.
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Borasisi Term Timeline in Cat’s Cradle

The timeline below shows where the term Borasisi appears in Cat’s Cradle. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 85. A Pack of Foma
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According to Bokonon, the sun, borasisi, held the moon, pabu, in its arms, wanting a “fiery child.” But all of the... (full context)