Avenger Hero

Pohnpeian half-divine avenger and dynastic refounder; classed as demigod. Native term Isokelekel (also Isohkelekel). Gloss 'Avenger Hero'. parentIds links to the thunder-aspect deity (Nahnisohn Sahpw / Luhk Nahnsapwe), recorded as his father; his mother was Lipahnmei of the god's clan. Accounts vary widely (at least 13 published versions).

Parentage

• Lord of the Land

Domains

• war
• kingship

Powers

• overthrows the tyrant dynasty and remakes the order
• Lead the 333 from Katau against the Saudeleur

Epithets

• Isokelekel

Sources

• Bernart, L. (1977). The Book of Luelen (trans. Fischer, Riesenberg & Whiting). Pacific History Series 8, Australian National University Press, Canberra
• Hambruch, P. (1932-1936). Ponape. Ergebnisse der Südsee-Expedition 1908-1910, II.B.7, Friederichsen, Hamburg