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The seven stars of Matariki

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  • Other Name

    7 stars of Matariki (Alternate title)

  • Description

    When Mitai's seven handsome brothers are bewitched by seven beautiful women, Mitai seeks advice and learns that the women are patupaiarehe and must be cast far away. They are given to Urutengangana, the god of the stars, who places them in the far away heavens. Yet once a year, at winter solstice, he allows them to shine in the Eastern sky. A contemporary myth of love, magic, and adventure that celebrates Matariki.

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  • Other Id

    PZ7 ROL (Library of Congress Call Number)

    88247 (Cat ID)

    88089 (Presto content ID)

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