In Māori stories, the figure known for creating the world and often tied to the sky is Rangi or Ranginui. He represents the sky father, who, along with his partner Papatūānuku (earth mother), is central to the creation narrative. The separation of Rangi and Papatūānuku allowed light and life to enter the world, illustrating the significance of duality in creation myths. Their children, who pushed them apart, represent both conflict and the potential for creation that arises from it.