Isokelekel: The Conqueror of Pohnpei
Isokelekel, meaning shining noble or wonderful king, is a semi-mythical hero and warrior from Kosrae who overthrew the Saudeleur rulers of Pohnpei between the early 16th and early 17th centuries. According to legend, Isokelekel arrived at Pohnpei with a fleet of canoes and a band of warriors. The Saudeleur dynasty had ruled Pohnpei tyrannically for centuries, requiring the people to bring food and water by boat to the artificial island city of Nan Madol. Isokelekel defeated the Saudeleur rulers through a combination of military strategy and supernatural aid. After his victory, Isokelekel marri