Origin Myths
How the sun, the sea and people came to be, according to those who first lived here.
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Mapuche · Wallmapu, Chile and Argentina
Tren Tren and Kai Kai: the two serpents of the Mapuche flood
When the sea began to rise, two serpents fought over the people of the land. One lifted the waters; the other, the hills.
Published October 23, 2026 · 14 min · Origin Myths
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Nahua · Teotihuacan, Mexico
The Fifth Sun: How the Sun and the Moon Were Born at Teotihuacan
In the darkness of Teotihuacan, the gods lit a fire and waited to see who would dare to become the sun.
Published October 19, 2026 · 10 min · Origin Myths
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Hispaniola · the Caribbean
The Gourd That Held the Sea · A Story from Hispaniola
Hanging from the roof of a house, a gourd held something that must never fall. And one day it fell.
Published October 18, 2026 · 9 min · Origin Myths