About this myth
Rangi and Papa is a Creation myth originating from the Māori belief system. The main deity depicted in this myth is likely Ranginui. Others include and Papatūānuku.
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Attested: Unknown
Created: Unknown
Main deity: Ranginui
Belief system: Māori
Origin: Oceania › Australia and New Zealand › New Zealand
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Background
The Rangi and Papa creation myth comes from the Māori belief system of people in modern-day New Zealand. It details how the first couple named Ranginui and Papatūānuku (the primordial parents) created the entire world and all humans. In some traditions, there was also a severe conflict among the children of Rangi and Papa.
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