Mawu-Lisa are the creator deities of Dhomey mythology, associated with the moon and sun. In some myths, they are married twins; in others, both deities are aspects of the same androgynous or hermaphroditic deity.

• The first day, Mawu-Lisa created the universe and humanity.
• The second day the earth was made suitable for human life.
• On the third day, humans were given intellect, language and the senses.
• Finally, on the fourth day, mankind received the gift of technology.