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Monday, June 22, 2020

Things that i know about Matariki


Things that i know about the Matariki

Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter and for many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year. Matariki literally means the 'eyes of god' (mata ariki) or 'little eyes' (mata riki)
The stars name are Ururangi,Tupu-a-rangi,Tupu-a-nuku,Matariki,Waita,Waiti,Waipunarangi


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