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Mākutu

Whakamārama

Ko te whare maire te wāhi hei ako i ngā āhuatanga o te mākutu. He patu i te tangata kia mate.

Scope Note

The Māori version of necromancy, casting spells to cause death.

Tukutuku/Used For

Whaiwhaia

English Used For

Spells

Tahūhū/Broader Term

Tikanga tuku iho

Kaho/Related Term

Hauora wairua
Karakia
Tohunga mākutu
Utu