Creation myth year 11
- 2. Te Kore
- 4. IO Matua Kore Ranginui Papatūānuku Tūmatauenga War Rehua Stars/Planets Haumiatiketik e Natural Food Rongomātāne Cultivated FoodTangaroa Sea Tāne Mahuta Forest Tāwhirimāte a Ruaumoko Earthquakes Wind, Storms
- 5. Kei te pirangi ia ki te mate I tana matua.
- 8. Te Ao Marama
- 9. I tangi a Ranginui. Aue!
- 18. Ranginui and Papatuanuku still grieve for their lost love. In the mornings, Papatuanuku sends her love on the mist to Ranginui. Ranginui still cries for Papatuanuku, and his tears fall as rain. The morning dew reminds Papatuanuku that he still loves her.
- 19. Tangaroa – god of the ocean
- 20. Tangaroa is a very important person in Maori mythology, and he is mentioned numerous times in ‘The Whale Rider.’ Fish were/are seen as the descendants of Tangaroa, god of the sea. Rituals and talismans were an important way to ensure his favour and protect the bounty of the ocean, lakes and rivers. Fishing was a tapu activity. Fishermen would offer prayers to Tangaroa, and no food was allowed on a fishing trip. When they caught the first fish they would return it to the sea, to thank Tangaroa for his gift.
- 21. You will need to re-tell a myth of legend. First in first served. No double-ups please! They will be presented on Monday (13th ), in class. You do not have to talk for a long time, 1 or 2 minutes will be fine. Your chosen myth or legend can be from any culture.