1063
Creation of
the World |
First man journeyed through Mother Earth's four wombs. When they
made their final emergence from the womb, they saw the new light.
They discovered many new things and sought the priest who were
wise even before they entered the new world. Yanauluha was the
first priest, and he brought a vessel of ocean water, some seeds
and a colorful magic staff from which he produced two white eggs
and two blue. Upon being told these eggs were seeds of living
things which would make their lives more fruitful, the First People
were given a choice. Many were anxious and greedy and picked the
pretty blue eggs thinking good things would come from them. Insisted
black birds hatched. They became ravens and laughed at the people
and flew away. This group became the winter people and they were
active and strong. Those who were content with the white eggs,
however, saw beautiful colored birds hatch, and they rejoiced
as they watched them fly home to the far south. These people became
the Summer People, and though they were fewer in number they were
gentler and wiser. From these two groups a great council of the
people were selected, and some were given sanctions of hereditary
priest with powers to control the supernatural forces.
|
