What is another word for Kon Tiki?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒn tˈɪki] (IPA) 
Kon Tiki is a famous name, particularly associated with the expedition accomplished in 1947 by the Norwegian ethnographer, Thor Heyerdahl. The term Kon Tiki has come to refer to both the original balsa raft used by Heyerdahl for the expedition and to a range of synonyms and related terms. The terms could include Ra, Tiki, Pae Pae, Ahu, and Moai, each with its unique cultural and historic significance. While the moniker Kon Tiki reflects both the adventure of Heyerdahl's expedition and the cultural heritage of the Polynesian people, it is also an integral part of the contemporary lexicon related to world exploration.
