Andrianerinerina

Zanahary shaped Andrianerinerina

In the beginning, Zanahary, the Creator, made the first human being, a man named Andrianerinerina.

Zanahary shaped Andrianerinerina from the red earth, breathed life into him, and gave him dominion over all creatures.

Andrianerinerina lived alone on the earth for a long time, and although he had everything he needed, he felt a deep sense of loneliness.

Zanahary heard Andrianerinerina’s plea and decided to create a companion for him.

One day, while Andrianerinerina was asleep, Zanahary took a rib from his side and used it to form a woman.

When Andrianerinerina woke up, he found Andriambavirano beside him.

She brought happiness and balance to Andrianerinerina’s life, and together they lived in harmony, sharing the earth and all its wonders.

As time went on, Andrianerinerina and Andriambavirano had many children, and their descendants spread across the land, populating Madagascar.

According to one of the origin myths of the Merina people from the central Highlands of Madagascar, Andrianerinerina is believed to be the son of God (Zanahary) and the ancestor of the Merina rulers.

The Vazimba were warned not to cook Andrianerinerina's sheep because he couldn't eat their meat.

After eating it, Andrianerinerina could no longer return to heaven.

As a result, Zanahary gave the Vazimba a choice: they could either end their own lives or accept Andrianerinerina as their leader.

The Vazimba chose to serve Andrianerinerina.

To complete the union, Zanahary sent his daughter, Andriamanitra, to be Andrianerinerina's wife.

A different myth centers on Andrianerinerina, considered the divine son of Zanahary (God).

According to this legend, Andrianerinerina descended from the heavens to play with the Vazimba.

As a result, Zanahary made the Vazimba choose between death and serving Andrianerinerina.

They chose the latter, and Zanahary sent his daughter, Andriamanitra, to be Andrianerinerina’s wife, thus founding the Merina royal lineage​ (Wikipedia)​.