Pōhutukawa
Wāhine/female (Greek: Sterope)
The star associated with those that have passed on.
Tērā a Pōhutukawa ka mōiri ki runga he pae whakamahara mō aku tau kahurangi kua ngaro. īratarata mai rā koutou hei whetū i te ōrekoreko mai rā hoki koutou i te rokiroki o ngā mahara mō ake tonu atu e.
There yonder is Pōhutukawa suspended above, a constant reminder for my treasured ones that have gone. May you shine as stars in the night, and sparkle within the repository of memories forever more.
Paraone Glyone and Prof Rangi Mātāmua, TWoA, 2016
Te Iwa o Matariki
Learn about the stars that make up the Matariki cluster.
Sources and Resources
- Living By The Stars Matariki Webisode 6 – Pōhutukawa
- Matariki The Star of the Year Rangi Matamua
- Matariki Te Whetū tapu o te Tau Rangi Matamua
- About the star Sterope Wikipedia
Matariki: Māori New Year
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