Living by the moon: Te maramataka a Te Whanau-a-Apanui
Maker and role
Wiremu Tawhai, Author
Production date
2013
2017
Object detail
Accession number
PUB-2017-82.3
Maker
Description
"The dependence of Te Whanau-a-Apanui ancestors on the environment led them to closely study the changes and cycles in nature so they could ensure their survival in their tribal area. Knowledge of aspects such as the sea conditions and best planting and harvesting times at each day of the month were carefully observed and remembered and community activities were arranged according to the phases of the moon. This book records this traditional knowledge, handed down orally and through practical demonstration to Te Whanau-a-Apanui elders by their forebears, and from them to the next generations" - Publisher's website., Te maramataka a te whanau-a-Apanui.
1. Rakaunui: The transcendent pex -- full moon ; 2. Rakaumatohi: The evergreen spiritual acknowledgement ; 3. Takirau: Multitudinous but miniature ; 4. Oike: Obstructiveness (unproductive) ; 5. Korekore tuatahi: Nothingness, emptiness ; 6. Korekore rawea: Nature is closed up ; 7. Korekore whakapiri: Insubstantial ; 8. Tangaroa-a-mua: Improving with the evening ; 9. Tangaroa-a-roto: Productiveness from within -- 10. Tangaroa whakapau: Widespread peak productiveness -- 11. Tangaroa whariki kiokio: Complete fulfilled productiveness ; 12. Otane: Blessings from Tane (god of creation) ; 13. Orongonui: All-pervading positiveness, empowered by Rongo (god of growth) ; 14. Omutu: Closure approaching ; 15. Mutuwhenua: Lands end. The termination -- Takatakaputea --16. Whiro: Be aware Whiro lurks, peering over the horizon ; 17. Tirea: Expanding radiance from the horizon ; 18. Hoata: Reaching, rising upwards ; 19. Ouenuku: Rainbow bright ; 20. Okoro: Intentions defined (pathways ahead are clear) ; Tamatea (Wahanga tuatahi: part one) ; 21. Tamatea Aio: Tamatea is unsettled ; 22. Tamatea a Ngana: Tamatea is threatening, dangerous ; 23. Tamatea Kai-ariki: Tamatea is in a devouring mood ; 24. Tamatra Tuhaha: Tamatea is in a destructive mood ; Tamatea (Wahanga tuarua: part two) ; 25. Ariroa: Nature wears a disguise ; 26. Huna: All is hidden away ; 27. Mawharu: Everything is exposed, plentiful: take at will ; 28. Ohua: Time of pronouncement ; 29. Atua whakahaehae: the gods are in a fearsome mood ; 30. Turu: Calm and beauty approaches -- Te whakatutukitanga: Conclusion.
1. Rakaunui: The transcendent pex -- full moon ; 2. Rakaumatohi: The evergreen spiritual acknowledgement ; 3. Takirau: Multitudinous but miniature ; 4. Oike: Obstructiveness (unproductive) ; 5. Korekore tuatahi: Nothingness, emptiness ; 6. Korekore rawea: Nature is closed up ; 7. Korekore whakapiri: Insubstantial ; 8. Tangaroa-a-mua: Improving with the evening ; 9. Tangaroa-a-roto: Productiveness from within -- 10. Tangaroa whakapau: Widespread peak productiveness -- 11. Tangaroa whariki kiokio: Complete fulfilled productiveness ; 12. Otane: Blessings from Tane (god of creation) ; 13. Orongonui: All-pervading positiveness, empowered by Rongo (god of growth) ; 14. Omutu: Closure approaching ; 15. Mutuwhenua: Lands end. The termination -- Takatakaputea --16. Whiro: Be aware Whiro lurks, peering over the horizon ; 17. Tirea: Expanding radiance from the horizon ; 18. Hoata: Reaching, rising upwards ; 19. Ouenuku: Rainbow bright ; 20. Okoro: Intentions defined (pathways ahead are clear) ; Tamatea (Wahanga tuatahi: part one) ; 21. Tamatea Aio: Tamatea is unsettled ; 22. Tamatea a Ngana: Tamatea is threatening, dangerous ; 23. Tamatea Kai-ariki: Tamatea is in a devouring mood ; 24. Tamatra Tuhaha: Tamatea is in a destructive mood ; Tamatea (Wahanga tuarua: part two) ; 25. Ariroa: Nature wears a disguise ; 26. Huna: All is hidden away ; 27. Mawharu: Everything is exposed, plentiful: take at will ; 28. Ohua: Time of pronouncement ; 29. Atua whakahaehae: the gods are in a fearsome mood ; 30. Turu: Calm and beauty approaches -- Te whakatutukitanga: Conclusion.
Media/Materials
Physical description
76 pages ; 26cm
ISBN/ISSN
9781775501244
Other title
Maramataka a Te Whanau-a-Apanui
Credit line
Wiremu Tawhai. 2013
2017. Living by the moon: Te maramataka a Te Whanau-a-Apanui, PUB-2017-82.3. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
2017. Living by the moon: Te maramataka a Te Whanau-a-Apanui, PUB-2017-82.3. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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