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Matariki

Matariki

Matariki

Matariki. Tini Whetu Ki Te Rangi.The many admirers of Matariki, Matariki, giver of plentiful food. The food of Matariki gathered by her. A star born of greatness, a leader of nobility. Matariki is the mother of this cluster of stars.

An incantation for planting and harvesting:

Divine Tuputupu come forth from the far-off heaven,

Bestow the first fruits of the year upon us. Divine Matariki come forth...

Divine Puanga come forth...