The Whare Kohanga (The "Nest House") and its Lore
The Whare Kohanga (The "Nest House") and its Lore
Contents
- Maori Customs Pertaining to Birth
- The Whakato Tamariki Rite to Cause Conception p. 10
- The Whare Kohanga, or Nest House p. 13
- Parturition p. 15
- Formula Employed in Case of Difficult Birth p. 17
- The Koroingo or Maioha Ceremony p. 22
- The Tohi Rite or Baptismal Ceremony p. 28
- The Pure Ceremony p. 34
- He Karakia Tohi Tamariki, Ara Tua p. 40
- The Custom of Taumau, or Betrothal of Infants p. 44