Show have broad matrimonial views present day laoris maoris are nominally christians but there are many anany old chiefs who are still fond of their ancient totem poles their religion Is that of nature worship combined with the veneration of ancestors A peculiar and interesting detail of their re lillou Is the belief that the soul dwells in each human beings left eye the laoris maoris were enthusiastic cannibals in bygone by gone days their favorite dish being roasted hearts eating the hearts of their enemies was supposed to give them strength especially in the pursuit of 61 wartime war time activities As for the laoris maoris marriage laws they seem to have none but they believe lieve very strongly that man mail should have absolute over woman even evell today they have very broad views on the subject of matrimony and each man generally takes unto himself as many wives as lie can afford to maintain |