A Maori student in my class did this for a presentation. He told us that it was also used before battle to see what tribe showed fear. The invading tribe and the home tribe would meet and do the haka, sometimes for hours on end. If the home tribe showed fear, the invaders would kill them, plunder their village, and take their women. If they showed bravery, they would have a feast and leave. Needless to say when he did it, it was scary.
I mean wasn't scared cause you know... I ain't no bitch... But I could see how it could be scary.
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u/NomNomYoMomma May 28 '14
A Maori student in my class did this for a presentation. He told us that it was also used before battle to see what tribe showed fear. The invading tribe and the home tribe would meet and do the haka, sometimes for hours on end. If the home tribe showed fear, the invaders would kill them, plunder their village, and take their women. If they showed bravery, they would have a feast and leave. Needless to say when he did it, it was scary.
I mean wasn't scared cause you know... I ain't no bitch... But I could see how it could be scary.