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Maori Civilization
The Maori were the earliest settlers of New Zealand, they are well known for practising cannibalism during warfare. In October 1809, they attacked a European convict ship to revenge the harsh treatment of their chief's son. They killed most of the people on board and carried victims both dead and alive to the shore to be eaten. A few survivors who hid in the ship were horrified at seeing their friends being eaten.
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