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maraia

Bingham

maráia

va. suffering supposed supernatural evil after disrespect to a god.
n. suffering supposed to be occasioned by ill treatment of the gods.

Sabatier

maraia

n. an evil spell, bad luck, magical charm, sorcery.
a. maraia, mamaraia: under a spell, unlucky, bewitched, cursed.
kamaraia: bringing evil, place or person bringing ill-luck, evil spell.
vc. ka-maraia: to cast a spell, bewitch.

Topics: Spirits, myth and belief