TANGAROA ATUA βTe Ta I Nga Roaβ Tangaroa Whakamautai Tai Ararau, Takutai Tai Timu / Tai Pari Mana Moana We MΔori hold great respect for the Tangaroa the Atua and spiritual guardian of Wai, Moana, Awa and Roto. Tangaroaβs son Punga is said to be the ancestor of all sharks, lizards and rays. Pungaβs son Ikatere is known as the ancestor of all the other fish in the ocean. Before ocean voyages or before fishing MΔori often recite karakia (incantations) to ask Tangaroa for a safe and prosperous trip and to give thanks. Tangaroaβs realm has always been a source of kai for MΔori. Tangaroa plays a vital part in our survival. MΔori were highly skilled in fishing and diving for food. Fishing methods included using traps, spears, hooks, lines, lures, and the impressive kaharoa/large nets, Kupenga. Apart from food, Tangaroa also provides many other things that were used in day to day living. Shark and whale oil was used to preserve birds in hue (or gourds), whale bones were used to make weapons, jewellery and other useful items, and pΔua shells were used for several things like decorating the elaborately carved whare tipuna (ancestral meeting houses). The Art of Whakairo came from Tangaroa. The sea as a taonga, a treasure that has been passed down from previous generations. For that reason, it must be looked after to pass to future generations. Be a good kaitiaki (guardian) and adopting certain practices, the ocean will continue to provide for many generations to come.Β Β Over hundreds of years of living in Aotearoa, MΔori have learnt how to look after their food source. Tikanga have been adapted to ensure food sources were always abundant both in the ocean and on the land. Artist @toiariki Free Maramataka resources, download from website link in bio whanau @maramatakatearawa https://ngapatakakorerootearawa.org/ #NgaPatakaKoreroOTeArawa #NPKOTA #MaramatakaMaori #MaramatakaTeArawa #Maramataka πππππππππ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpx4yMQSY9r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
