There is, on the other hand, a philosophy of creation which reverts to the tale of the 'golden germ.'[62] The world was at first water; thereon floated a cosmic golden egg (the principle of fire).

Out of this came Spirit that desired; and by desire he begat the worlds and all things.

It is improbable that in this somewhat Orphic mystery there lies any pre-Vedic myth.

The notion comes up first in the golden germ and egg-born bird (sun) of the Rik.

It is not specially Aryan, and is found even among the American Indians.[63] It is this Spirit with which the Father-god is identified.