Tohunga

Okay, so imagine you are a part of a tribe of people who live in a beautiful land. You have a lot of trees and animals, but sometimes things don't go the way you want them to, like a bad storm or a sickness in the village.

Now, let's say that there is a special person in the village that everyone goes to when something goes wrong. This person, called a tohunga, is very wise and knowledgeable about the land and the spirits that live in it. They know how to talk to the spirits and ask for their help in making things better.

The tohunga has to study for many years to learn all of this knowledge. They have to learn songs and dances, which they use to communicate with the spirits. They also have to learn how to make special treatments and remedies that can help people feel better when they are sick.

Whenever something goes wrong, you can go to the tohunga and they will listen to what you have to say. They might ask you some questions, like where you were when you got sick or what you were doing when the storm hit. Then, they will use their knowledge and skills to figure out what to do next.

Sometimes, the tohunga will tell you to do something, like take a bath in a special herb, or maybe they will sing you a special song to help you feel better. Other times, they might make a special offering to the spirits or perform a dance to ask for their help in making the storm go away.

The tohunga is a very important person in the village because they help keep everyone safe and healthy. Whenever something goes wrong, you know that the tohunga will be there to help you.