karakia

/ˌkɑːrəˈkiːə/

noun

(NZ) a prayer

Word Origin

Māori

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He assumes the shape of any animal at will, or flies in the air, all by virtue of the karakia or incantation.

Myth, Ritual, and Religion, Vol. 1 Andrew Lang
The brahma answers almost to the Maori karakia or incantation and charm.

Myth, Ritual, and Religion, Vol. 1 Andrew Lang

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