Entries from Makemson 1941 in Pollex-Online
Makemson, M. W. (1941). Morning star rises: an account of Polynesian astronomy. New Haven, Yale University Press.
| Language | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Maori | Whakaahu | Castor, spring |
| Tahitian | Faʔaahu | January-February |
| New Zealand Maori | Whiti-kaupeka | Spica in Virgo |
| Moriori | Hiti-kaupeke | The fifth year of a twelve year cycle |
| Marquesas | Hiti-kaupeka | One of a trinity of sky deities |
| Pukapuka | Lua-loa | Long days of summer. Problematic |
| East Futuna | Maʔafu-lele, Maʔafu-toka | The Magellan Clouds |
| Tongan | Maʔafu-lele, Maʔafu-toka | Magellan Clouds |
| Tuamotu | Mahu-runga, Mahu-raro | Magellan Clouds |
| Pukapuka | Te Mangoo | Dark rift dividing the Milky Way |
| Tahitian | Pipiri | February. A name given to two stars that appear nearly joining (Dvs). |
| Marquesas | Puni | A year of ten months. An, année (Dln). |
| Hawaiian | Kaaʔelo | A star, perhaps Betelgeuse ; May or January |
| Marquesas | Takeo | June-July |
| Tuamotu | Takero | Orion's Belt |
| Marquesas | Takuʔua | Star name, Sirius ; Month name, July |
| Moriori | Wai/rehu | A month name, December-January |
