There are a number of myths of Ae-oyna-kamuy's origin, arising from different Ainu tribes.[22] He is said to be begotten by Pakor-kamuy (パコロカムイ, the god of the year or the god of smallpox) on an elm tree (Chikisani) on Mount Oputateshike according to a version collected at Shiunkot village,[23] while other traditions name the father as the sun or thunder.[22]