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Ngā Upoko Tukutuku / Māori Subject Headings
Mākutu
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
Tāhuhu/Broader Term
Tikanga tuku iho
Kaho/Related Term
Hauora wairua
Karakia
Mate Māori
Tohunga mākutu
Utu
Whare maire
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