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Marikoriko

In Polynesian mythology (specifically: Maori, Marikoriko ("aurora") is the first woman, created from a mirage by Arohirohi, who asked Paoro to giver her a voice. She then seduced Tiki from a pond, and gave birth to Hine-Kau-Ataata.

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