Sotuknang
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In Hopi mythology, Sotuknang was the first person.
Taiowa made Sotuknang, and said to him "I have created you, the first power and instrument as a person, to carry out my plan for life and endless space. I am your uncle. You are my nephew. Go and lay out these universes in proper order so they may work harmoniously with one another according to my plan."
Sotuknang then went forth molded the nine universal kingdoms: one for Taiowa and himself, the rest for life to come. He divided water and air among the universes. Taiowa told him to create life to complete the universe, and in response Sotuknang gave instructions to Spider Woman who created life with her saliva.
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