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The Human was endowed with the gift of knowledge.
[Exerpt from M.Shirres]
Traditional Maori thinking presents us with three sources of
knowledge. First there is the experience of our senses. Secondly there is
our understanding of what lies behind our sense experience. Thirdly there
is the experience we have, particularly in ritual, of our oneness with each
other and with the past. These three sources of knowledge are spoken of as
the three baskets of knowledge brought done from the heavens.
According to most Maori traditions it was Taane, the spiritual power
responsible for the trees and the birds and the spiritual power who
separated Rangi and Papa, Heaven and Earth, who climbed to the highest
heaven and brought back the three baskets, or kete, of knowledge.
[End of Exerpt M.Shirres]
REFER TO Michael Shirres' Maori Theology page for more info.
Quite well written and, indeed, a very interesting, perhaps even enlightened, culture.
What else can I help you with?
What does Whakatauki mean?
a song that does not mean a word it means a song.
What is the Maori word for tummy?
To the best of my knowledge the Maori word is "Puku"
What is the maori word for mouse?
Kiore (both animal and computer mouse)
What animal was hunted to extinction by the Maori people?
moas
Maori name for silver fern?
The Maori name for the silver fern (Cyathea dealbata) is Kaponga or ponga.
What materials are used to make Maori weapons?
iugerguer9 the maori used wood, animal bones and greenstone to make their weapons. \
When did kupe die?
The exact date of Kupe's death is unknown as he is a legendary figure in Maori history. According to Maori tradition, Kupe is believed to have lived around the 10th century, but the details surrounding his death are not well-documented and are part of oral tradition.
What qualitys do you need to become the maori king?
To become the Maori King, one would need to exhibit qualities such as strong leadership skills, knowledge and understanding of Maori culture and history, ability to unite and represent Maori tribes, and a commitment to promoting the interests of Maori people. It is also important to have the respect and support of Maori tribes and communities.
Does the Maori culture have a king or queen?
In 1860 the pan-tribal Kingitanga movement was formed and elected the first Maori king, Potatau Te Wherowhero; the tradition still continues today.
What sort of bone was the Maori weapons made out of?
Whale, human, animal.
Which animal is on the NZ coat of arms?
The closest thing to an animal on the NZ Coat of Arms is the fleece of a sheep. The main figures are a European woman holding the flag and a Maori man in traditional Maori dress.
Do the Maori have Witch doctors?
Maori have tohunga or people that specialise in specific arts. There were many different types of tohunga or specialists - people that practiced carving, medicine, tatooing, plant growing, had knowledge of the stars and earth, had knowledge of prayers, had knowledge of curses, spoke to the bones of the dead and had special sight. You could call them witch doctors, but they were considered people who specialised in specific types of skills. From 1907 to 1964, tohunga were suppressed under the Tohunga Suppression Act in New Zealand. Via this process, a large amount of the knowledge that tohunga had was lost. However, there are stories of children who hear the ancestors. I watched a story on Maori TV and an old man was talking about a young Maori girl who couldn't speak Maori speaking to him in Maori about his childhood. Some of the knowledge may have been lost to us, but our ancestors can still speak to us and through us.
