The debate over kai tangata (Māori cannibalism) / by William Jennings

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Title

The debate over kai tangata (Māori cannibalism) / by William Jennings

Content partner

National Library of New Zealand

Collection

Index New Zealand

Description

Analyses references to Māori cannibalism in the correspondence of French Marist missionaries working in NZ from 1838. Finds the practice was considered a cultural behaviour of minor interest. Uncovers some evidence of ritual cannibalism and offers conclusions about mass battlefield cannibalism and the eating of people for food.

Format

Journal

Date created

Jun 2011

Creator

Jennings, William, (University of Waikato)

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23421707

Related subjects

Cannibalism / Māori (New Zealand people) -- History / Missionaries -- Correspondence

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