Porerinuku

One of the stars or constellations fastened by Tāne upon the breast of his father Rangi to make him look beautiful: Tangohia mai ko Hirautu, ko Porerinuku, ko Kahutoiwhetu.

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References

Sources

  • Tregear, Edward. (1891). Maori-Polynesian Comparative Dictionary. Wellington: Government Printer, p. 354.
  • Wohlers, J. F. H. (1875). "Mythology and Tradition of the Maori." New Zealand Institute, Transactions 7:3-53, p. 33.