Karakia
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Karakia are Māori incantations and prayers[1].
Karakia are generally used to ensure a favourable outcome of important undertakings. They are also considered a formal greeting when beginning a ceremony. According to legend, in the village of Ruatoria, there was a curse on the Waiapu River which was lifted when Hori Keeti performed karakia.
In the Māori religion, karakia are used to ritually cleanse the homes of the deceased after a burial.
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