Nareau
deity sky Gilbert Islands single tradition · 2
Nareau, meaning "spider lord" in Gilbertese, is the creator deity in the mythology of the Gilbert Islands. From sand and water, Nareau created two primeval beings, Na Atibu and Nei Teukez. He created the sun and moon from Na Atibu's eyes, the stars from his brains, and the land from his bones and flesh.
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Relationships
- co occurs with
- Te Ikawai, Nei Marena, Te Nao, Na Kika, Ruki, Na Atibu, Nei Teukez, Kouri-aba
- parent of
- Na Atibu, Nei Teukez, Nareau the younger
- creator of
- Na Atibu, Nei Teukez
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“Nareau (Gilbertese: "spider lord") is the creator deity in the mythology of the Gilbert Islands. From sand and water, Nareau created two primeval beings, Na Atibu and Nei Teukez.”
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“The spider god Nareau created Na Atibu and his female counterpart Nei Teukez out of sand and water.”
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