"The Mangaians made and flew three kinds of kite which had a unique astronomical significance possibly associated with ceremonies to insure an abundant supply of food from the stars.

One kite represented the Pleiades: it was diamond-shaped and had six bunches of feathers attached to the tail.

A second type was made with wings and bore three bunches of feathers, symbolizing Orion's Belt.

And last but not least, the third type was oval and carried four tufts of feathers to represent the ubiquitous twins, Pipiri, and their iniquitous parents.

The inclusion of the twins and their parents and their elevation to an equal footing with the Pleiades and Orion's Belt reveal their importance as seasonal and food-bringing stars."

(Makemson)