Ranginui

Ranginui is the Māori sky father, representing the sky or heavens in Māori mythology. He is considered the primary parental figure alongside Papatūānuku, the earth mother. According to legend, Ranginui and Papatūānuku were once joined, creating darkness and chaos. Their children, various celestial gods and spirits, separated them to bring light and life to the world. Ranginui symbolizes the sky’s vastness and connection to the natural world, highlighting Māori beliefs about the Earth's origins and their relationship with nature.