Papa

We described a character from the story Papa and Rangi

Papa

Papa the earth mother was separated from Rangi the Sky Father by Tane-mahuta, because they were blocking the brilliant sunlight. When the brothers pushed Papa away there was dazzling sunlight. Papa the earth mother was no longer dark, cold and dreary she was light, elegant and bathed in warmth. When the light came to Papa the trees started growing and then ruby red berries ripened and flowers bloomed.  The trees were also filled by weta’s and cicadas hopping on followed by some ruru’s, tui’s and kotare.