Protoform: MATUKU.B [TA] A demon heron killed by Rata
| Description: | A demon heron killed by Rata |
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| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to TA: Tahitic |
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Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aitutaki | Matuku | A heron being atttacked by a snake that is killed by Rata | (Bwh) |
| New Zealand Maori | Matuku-tangotango | The ogre killed by Rata to recover his father's (i.e. Wahieroa's) bones | (Bgs) |
| Rarotongan | Motu-taʔotaʔo | A place where Rata slays Te Va`ine-`uarei and recovers his mother's eyeballs Problematic | (Bwh) |
| Tahitian | Matuʔu-taʔotaʔo | A demon-bird slain by Rata | (Bwh) |
| Tuamotu | Matuʔu-taʔotaʔo | Demon bird slain by Rata, son of Vahieroa Problematic | (Bwh) |
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