Nareau (Gilbertese: "spider lord") is the creator deity in the mythology of theGilbert Islands. From sand and water, Nareau created two primeval beings,Na Atibu andNei Teukez. Together they brought forth several deities:Te Ikawai,Nei Marena,Te Nao (the wave),Na Kika (the octopus), andRuki (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]
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