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Ahi marae

Whakamārama

Ko te ahi me te hāngi tapu mō te whakarewanga i te ope taua.

Scope Note

A rite in connection with men about to set out on a taua/battle, including a ceremonial fire and hāngi.

Tukutuku/Used For

Ahi horokaka
Ahi marae taua

English Used For

Battle rites
Rites, Battle

Tahūhū/Broader Term

Tikanga

Kaho/Related Term

Kākari
Pakanga