The Ancient History of the Maori, His Mythology and Traditions. Awatea, Taranaki, Nga-Ti-Hau Nga-Ti-Rua-Nui [Vol. VIII, English]
Chapter 13
Chapter 13
O thou moon on high
Thou are encircled by
A ring of many stars
And here are many men
Coming in power, through
The weeds, and holding the
Band of the war weapon
Of Te-mau-tara-nui
With bravery they dash this way,
O hold the power, hold the power