lo dwelt within the breathing-space of immensity. The Universe was in darkness, with water everywhere. There was no glimmer of dawn, no clearness, no light. And he began by saying these words,- That He might cease remaining inactive - 'Darkness become a light-possessing darkness.' And at once light appeared. (He) then repeated those self-same words in this manner. That He might cease remaining inactive: 'Light, become a darkness-possessing light.' And again an intense darkness supervened. Then a third time He spake saying: 'Let there be one darkness above, Let there be one darkness below. .......................................... Let there be one light above, Let there be one light below, .......................................... A dominion of light, A bright light.' And now a great light prevailed. (lo) then looked to the waters which compassed him about, and spoke a fourth time, saying: 'Ye waters of Tai-kama, be ye separate. Heaven, be formed.' Then the sky became suspended. 'Bring forth thou Tupua-horo-nuku.' And at once the moving earth lay stretched abroad.

(Pacific Islands Culture)