Murimuria is considered a place neither of happiness, nor of unhappiness. As such, residence in Murimuria is characterized by both punishment and peace. Some of the souls in Murimuria are punished for sins committed while alive. However, these sins do not necessarily correspond to Christian notions of sin. Those who did not kill an enemy in life are forced to pound muck with clubs, which is regarded as the most degrading punishment. Those who did not have their ears pierced are forced to carry upon their shoulders for ever logs of wood upon which tapa cloth is beaten out, jeered by all who see them. Women who were not tattooed are chased by ghosts who use sharp shells to tear at their skin or turn them into bread. Anyone who has done an act which displeases the gods are laid in rows on their faces and turned into taro beds.
Murimuria is considered a place neither of happiness nor of unhappiness As such residence in Murimuria is characterized by both punishment and peace Some of the souls in Murimuria are punished for sins committed while alive However these sins do not necessarily correspond to Christian notions of sin Those who did not kill an enemy in life are forced to pound muck with clubs which is regarded as the most degrading punishment Those who did not have their ears pierced are forced to carry upon their shoulders for ever logs of wood upon which tapa cloth is beaten out jeered by all who see them Women who were not tattooed are chased by ghosts who use sharp shells to tear at their skin or turn them into bread Anyone who has done an act which displeases the gods are laid in rows on their faces and turned into taro beds