Ngā Atua Māori -Book Two:The Separation/Te Wehenga

Te Wehenga o Ranginui rāua ko Papatūānuku tells the story of the separation of Sky Father and Earth Mother They lay in a close embrace for many, many years before some of their children began to consider the restrictions they existed under. Curiosity led a number of the sons to venture out from the warmth and security that the parents provided.