Rūaumoko

In Māori mythology, Rūaumoko (also known as Rūamoko) is the god of earthquakes, volcanoes and seasons. He is the youngest son of Ranginui (the Sky Father) and Papatūānuku (the Earth Mother). Māori mythology attributes earthquakes and volcanic activity to his movements and actions within the earth. Rūaumoko is believed to reside beneath the earth's surface, and his movements cause tremors and eruptions.

==Origin story== After Ranginui and Papatuanuku (the Sky Father and Earth Mother) were separated by their son Tāne Mahuta, Ranginui cried, and his tears drenched the land. To stop this, the sons decided to turn Papatuanuku face down, so Ranginui and Papatuanuku could no longer see each other's sorrow. Rūaumoko was at his mother's breast when this happened, so he was carried into the world below. He was given fire for warmth by Tama-kaka, and his movements below the earth cause earthquakes and volcanoes. Another version tells that he remains in Papatuanuku's womb, with some variants saying it was to keep Papatuanuku company after her separation from Ranginui. In these versions, his movements in the womb cause earthquakes.