Te-pora-pora

"The flat top." A descendant of Rangi and Papa-tū-a-nuku, and the offspring of Para-koka. He was among those who were taken and lifted up to decorate Rangi. They became "eyes" (pukanohi) for heaven, i.e. stars.

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References

Source

  • White, John. (1887). Ancient History of the Maori. 6 vols. Wellington: G. Didsbury, Government Printer, p. 1:49.