Notes

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. Brief factual information about Matariki. Suggested level: junior, primary.