Toko-huru-nuku

One of the two props that were placed under Rangi, with which he was shoved upwards, thus separating Sky from Earth. The other prop was called Toko-huru-rangi. When they became separated, Papa uttered her farewell to Rangi:

"Haera ra, e Rangi, ē! ko te wehenga taua i a Rangi."

"Go, O Rangi, alas! for my separation from Rangi."

And Rangi answered from above:

"Heikona ra, e Papa, ē! ko te wehenga taua i a Papa."

"Remain there, O Papa, alas! for my separation from Papa.

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