Ngā Pūrākau: Myths, Legends, and Cosmic Origins

The story of Tāwhirimātea and Matariki originates from the Māori creation narrative. Tāwhirimātea, the Atua (God) of wind and storms, […]

What is the Puanga Winter Star? Puanga is the Māori name for Rigel, the brightest star in the Orion constellation.

The story of Puanga and Matariki recounts a celestial rivalry between two cousins: the solitary star Puanga (Rigel) and the

Matariki is the central star and mother of the Pleiades cluster in Māori tradition, often referred to as the Matariki

The story of the eyes of the god Matariki originates from the Māori creation pūrākau (narrative). Devastated by the forced

The Māori people of New Zealand have a rich mythology, and the story of Matariki is an important part of