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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