In Maori mythology, the god associated with the creation of the world is Rangi or Ranginui, often referred to as the sky father. He and his partner, Papatūānuku (the earth mother), are central figures in the creation stories of the Maori. Their children, trapped in the darkness between them, ultimately separated their parents to bring light into the world. This myth highlights themes of creation and the interconnectedness of family and nature within Maori cosmology.