Avenger Hero
Pohnpeian · demigod · mythic age · Recorded classification
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
- parent: 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 The “shining noble”; the hero-warrior who overthrew the Saudeleur dynasty of Nan MadolPohnpeian oral history of Nan Madol (secondary)
Sources
- Isokelekel, half-divine son of the thunder-god, invaded Pohnpei with 333 followers, overthrew the Saudeleur at Nan Madol, and instituted the Nahnmwarki order.: Bernart, L. (1977). The Book of Luelen (trans. Fischer, Riesenberg & Whiting). Pacific History Series 8, Australian National University Press, Canberra (ethnography); Hambruch, P. (1932-1936). Ponape. Ergebnisse der Südsee-Expedition 1908-1910, II.B.7, Friederichsen, Hamburg (ethnography)