Matariki: The Star of the Year Contributor(s): Matamua, Rangi (Author) |
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ISBN: 1775503259 ISBN-13: 9781775503255 Publisher: Huia Pub. OUR PRICE: $24.70 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 9.4" (0.75 lbs) 118 pages |
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Publisher Description: In mid-winter, Matariki rises in the pre-dawn sky, and its observation is celebrated with incantations on hilltops at dawn, balls, exhibitions, dinners and a vast number of events. The Matariki tradition has been re-established, and its regeneration coincides with a growing interest in Māori astronomy. Still, there remain some unanswered questions about how Matariki was traditionally observed. These include: |