Pohnpeian sky/provider deity; cognate of the wider Carolinian high-god Luk/Lukelong. Native term Luhk (also Luuk). Gloss 'Sky Provider'. In the Isokelekel cycle the divine father is named Luhk Nahnsapwe, joining this sky-name to the thunder aspect of Nahnisohn Sahpw.
Domains
sky
provision of food plants
Powers
gives food plants from his own flesh
Sources
Bernart, L. (1977). The Book of Luelen (trans. Fischer, Riesenberg & Whiting). Pacific History Series 8, Australian National University Press, Canberra
Flood, B. & Strong, B.E. (2002). Micronesian Legends. Bess Press, Honolulu