The Foolish Brother

The 'fool' half of the dual-creator pair requested in the brief. Treated as a deity. Names differ by island; 'Suqe' is also the name of the graded men's society, reflecting the figure's local associations.

Domains

• folly and mischief

Powers

• botches whatever part of creation he attempts

Relations

• sibling: Maker of the World
• rival: Maker of the World

Sources

• Codrington, R.H. The Melanesians: Studies in their Anthropology and Folklore (1891)