Gaoko's Story

Where all begins

In a time before time, there was nothing. A single sole entity roamed a vast nothingness without purpose and finality. But once, out of boredom or loneliness, the Great Architect, the Spirit, gave born to a daughter, Gaoko, the Sun. And so she followed her father and creator throughout the empty space. Some time after, the Spirit conceived with her a son, Boutya, the Moon. And he was not alone, but had a twin born as well. Although both were filled with rage, one was docile to the presence of the Spirit and their mother, the other was not. And so that one, the Condemned, was forced to dwell in the depths of the space, and his brother comes to fight him everytime he tries to escape the void.

Later, the Spirit gave born to another daughter, Kaseko, The Earth. And so her was given incredible intelligence, wit, and a loving mother's love.

Humankind

Once, Boutya, the Moon, ended up being infatuated with Gaoko. And he pursued her, without success. Kaseko followed him closely, as she was fond of him as well. And so he asked for help to his father, the Spirit, who told him to be with Kaseko first, and that he'll help him get to Gaoko. And so he did, and from this union was born the humankind, who inhabit her entrails and thrive in that vast place filled with life.

Then, he was told by his father, the Spirit, to tend Gaoko a trap:to make her say what does one need to tie a knot. And so he went to her and asked this question. The moment Gaoko mentioned the rope, she was tied by her father, and so was at Boutya's mercy. Out of this union, two races were born:

• The first was born out of Gaoko's desperation and feelings of betrayal. These were condemned to dwell in the depths of the void, due to their evil nature.

• The other was born out of Gaoko herself. And so she was untied to care for her offspring. Although she at first despised them, she grew fond of them, and made a plan: As she proved to be unable for caregiving, she lured both her sister and Boutya into a trap. And so she did: she tied both to each other and then to her left hand. And they shall follow her and obey her. Later, she installed her offspring in the entrails of her sister, and gave them more intelligence and bestowed her favor upon them, to rule over Kaseko's offspring.

This is the myth of creation according to Gao tradition, and so it shows some feeling of superiority from these peoples.