Karakia
Subject
Subject Source: Reo
Scope Note: Intoned incantations or spells. A karakia is a dialogue with the gods carried out by a tohunga/priest. Use this term in the traditional sense rather than in its contemporary Christian equivalent of prayer.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Pita Kapiti manuscript.
Collection
Identifier: MSS Archives-Maori 89/2
Scope and Contents
Manuscript written by Pita Kapiti, concerning bird snaring, Pikea, Maia, Takitimu, Horouta and kumara planting.
Dates:
19th century