Mawus’ two sons, Sagbata and Sogbo, were supposed to rule together, but could not, because of their clashing personalities. Their constant fights were such a problem that Sagbata opted to leave his home in the sky and live on earth, but only if he could take his mother’s wealth. Sagbata was guaranteed their mother’s inheritance, as he was the eldest son. Mawu disagreed, and stated that Sagbata and Sogbo must rule as a whole, and fit together. Sagbata was to rule the Earth, and Sogbo was to rule the sky. As Sogbo lived in the sky and gained the trust of his mother and all the other gods the power was beginning to go to his head, to make fun of his brother and his “foolish” decision so he stopped all rain on earth causing a three year drought.
