Sacred Texts -- Pacific Islander Religions

Te Pito Te Henua, or Easter Island: Fire

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The method of obtaining fire requires considerable preparation of material and patience on the part of the operator. A pointed stick of hard wood is rubbed against a piece of dry paper-mulberry until a groove, is formed, which finally becomes hot from the friction and ignites the lint or fiber thrown up at the end of the groove. This is blown into a flame, and dried grass added to it until the fire is sufficiently established.

Te Pito Te Henua, or Easter Island: Fire

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