Maori Warfare
The reasons for Maori Warfare was usually about land and resources or fought to increase mana or as an insult to the tribe.The first person killed was known as the mataika which mean first fish.Then their heart would be cut out and offered to god.When the war party went back to their home they would do a cleansing ritual which lifted the tapu.When the war ended they always made sure to make peace with that tribe.Sometimes they would make arranged marriages between the victors and the high ranking women of the tribe that got defeated.The war party was called Taua it would range in size from a small group to 100 plus people.The Maoris were very tricky about their strategies using trickery and deception and it was important to have the element of surprise.Usually they would attack when the hosts welcome them onto the Marae.
The Weapons:
- Taiaha
- Pouwhenua
- Tewhatewha
- Teo and huata
- Patu
By Kaleb Wharepouri
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