AWONAWILONA
The dual creator deity of the Pueblo Zuni, Awonawilona is said to have existed before all else. He created the sun, which fecundated the primeval sea, and formed a green scum over it. This hardened, then divided, becoming Awitelin Tsta, earth mother, and Apoyan Tachi, sky father. From these two beings then sprung all life.
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