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'Ndriananahary

'Ndriananahary sent his son 'Ataokoloinona' down to earth to see if it was habitable. Ataokoloinona never returned however.

'Ndriananahary then sent out his servants (men) to search for his son. The terrain was rough and the sun burning hot, but the servants searched and searched. 'Ndriananahary sent rain to cool the rocks, and maid the terrain fruitful so that his servants could sustain themselves during their search. From time to time the men send messengers (the dead) back to 'Ndriananahary to ask for further instructions but they never return. They are still looking for the lost Ataokoloinona.

Adapted from 'A guide to the Gods' by Richard Carlyon

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