Nareau

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 . Together they brought forth several deities: , , (the wave), (the octopus), and (the eel). Eventually, Na Atibu was torn apart and his body parts became the world. Either Naraeu himself or a younger god with the same name created the sun and moon from Na Atibu's eyes, the stars from his brains, and the land from his bones and flesh.^[1]^[2]

References[]

^ Cotterell, Arthur. (1989). The illustrated encyclopedia of myths & legends. Sydney: Collins Australia. p. 133. ISBN 0-7322-0099-7. OCLC 27581076.
^ "Micronesian Mythology | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2020-04-23.

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[1] Cotterell, Arthur. (1989). The illustrated encyclopedia of myths & legends. Sydney: Collins Australia. p. 133. ISBN 0-7322-0099-7. OCLC 27581076.

[2] "Micronesian Mythology | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2020-04-23.

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