Aria in modern Maori means. . . "Aria" as in the solo vocal piece, often with musical accompaniment.
Ariā has other meanings = likeness, resemblance, notion, idea, concept, theory, feeling, the visible material emblem of an atua.
The "Ariā" however were symbols [picto-graphs] which represented Ngā Atua [the deities], the elements [earth, air, fire, water etc..] trees [totara etc.] and a many other things.
Traditionally, Ariā were used only by Tohunga [priests, shamans, holy-men/women]
It is believed, theorised perhaps, that if the Ariā was allowed to evolve it could have become a written language, similar in concept to Chinese characters. Perhaps if European contact wasn't for another hundred years, this could have become a reality.
Sadly, there is next to no information about the Ariā in libraries and even less on line.
In Maori, "wai" can mean water, juice, or liquid.
Tamaki Makaurau.
whetū mārama
Pounamu is considered by Maori to be a Taonga or treasure; it has huge spiritual and technological importance to Maori. It was valuable material to the Maori, for it could be fashioned into usable tools. It was treasured for its hardness, its beauty and significance on many cultural levels.
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In Maori, "wai" can mean water, juice, or liquid.
"Peke" in Maori means to jump or leap.
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Rehu tai translates to "seaweed" in Maori.
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