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Flashcards focusing on key concepts from Maori culture, particularly relating to knowledge systems and the understanding of terms like mana, tikanga, and tapu.
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Tikanga
A broad concept in Maori culture that cannot be condensed into a single workshop, often learned from the top down.
Mana
A property that things can have, signifying prestige, authority, spiritual power, and influence, but lacks a direct English translation.
Tapu
A state indicating something is sacred, prohibited, or restricted, which is outside of the normal, mundane condition.
Noa
The opposite state of tapu, indicating safety, comfort, and the mundane.
Mauri
A property describing the life force or essence of something, often seen as a vital attribute but lacks a straightforward translation.
Purakau
Narratives that contain knowledge, serving to convey cultural and cosmological stories in Maori culture.
Kaitiaki
A caretaker or guardian role in Maori culture, emphasizing the responsibility to protect the environment.
Whakapapa
The concept of genealogy or layers of connection, demonstrating how things are interrelated through time.
Mana enhancing actions
Actions that benefit others, which are often seen as selfless and boost one's mana.
Mana diminishing actions
Actions that indicate selfishness or an inability to provide for others, which can reduce one's mana.