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What is the first star in Matariki?
The legend of Matariki and the six sisters Te ono o Matariki. There are many legends about the star cluster Matariki. One of the most popular is that the star Matariki is the whaea (mother), surrounded by her six daughters, Tupu-ā-nuku, Tupu-ā-rangi, Waipunarangi, Waitī and Waitā, and Ururangi.
Which Māori God eye’s became Matariki?
The common Māori translation of Matariki is “eyes of the god”. According to myth, when Ranginui, the sky father, and Papatūānuku, the earth mother, were separated by their children, the god of the winds, Tāwhirimātea, became so angry that he tore out his eyes and threw them into the heavens.
Why are there 9 Matariki stars?
Matariki is the Māori name for a cluster of stars. This year, from July 6 to 9, Matariki will re-appear in the dawn sky – signalling the start of the Māori New Year. It is a time to celebrate new life, to remember those who’ve passed and to plan for the future.
What are the myths and legends of Matariki?
Matariki has many legends behind it – the most common being the story of a mother called Matariki and her six daughters (representing the 7 visible stars). Another legend tells the story of how Tawhirimatea, the god of weather, tore his seven eyes out and threw them into the sky after founding out that his parents had been separated.
When does Matariki start and end in New Zealand?
Matariki is the name for the traditional Māori new year which occurs between late May and early June. Similar to Chinese New Year, the exact timings vary each year and begin with the reappearance of the Matariki star cluster. When this star cluster rises, the celebrations begin on the first full moon that follows.
What do you need to know about Matariki stars?
Matariki star facts Ngā Meka Matariki 1. The reappearance of the Matariki stars signals the beginning of the Māori New Year. However, not all iwi iwi… 2. Matariki is a star cluster, not a constellation. A cluster is a group of stars that are near each other in space. 3. You can see Matariki for
What are the names of the six Matariki?
The most common of which is the legend of a mother called Matariki, and her six daughters. Another legend tells the story of how Tawhirimatea, the god of wind, found out that his parents had been separated so tore out his eyes and threw them into the sky. The stars of Matariki are his sevent eyes.