Tipua
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In Māori mythology, tipua or tupua are a type of differing shaped demon or "uncanny thing".[1] Tipua could be common objects; sometimes even trees and rocks[2] were associated as these types of spirits. These places where tipua were believed to inhabit served as areas where travelers would make offerings to the spirits of the land, in the form of herbs or branches. Neglected areas would harass travelers and visitors with such things as bad weather conditions.[3]
Some stone tipua were believed to wander from place to place. In these cases, travelers were obliged to make two offerings.[3]
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