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The Ancient History of the Maori, His Mythology and Traditions. Nga-Puhi [Vol. X, English]

Chapter III

page (14)

Chapter III

It is from Maui
That I learn
To wish as I
Do now, my outward
Look may seem
Dismayed, but still
My heart is as the
Furious western cloud
And o old man
What of my youth
How could I brook
The goblins' rage
Yes ye may slander
In your homes
Beyond the mountain range.
But say what act
If shown to me
My soul will be dismayed
Or cause my voice
Its usual command to give
To troop of men now here.
O where is Hongi-hika
He so often spoken of
To take me you hills
Where sits my only love
That I with spirit
Still may utter love.

(see notes in Maori)

page (34)

Next after Kahu-ti was Makena who had Wi-tana.

Kopu had Whakahoro, who had Hekopa, who had Hara tiera and Heni.

Puke hinau had Nga-mate, who had Henare Tuwhare.

Huri-waka also had Tu ka-parea, who had, Mahuia who had Huru-matuku, who had Tara-hape, Hau tai, Nawa, and Awa.

Tara hape had Te-rahui, who had Kapua-mangu.

Hau-tai had Makoare-tao-nui.

Nawa had Maukoro, who had Rawa.

Awa had Oha, who had Turau.