Before what is began there were two sisters, Erda and Danu. Erda created Dall Gilc and infused it with her power so that it could support life, and her sister created upone it the gods to bring forth all manner of life.
The two sisters looked upone what they had made together and were pleased.
As time passed though they became dissatisfied with how their gifts were taken for granted by the squabbling gods and their thoughtless creations.