Wonajō

The chief god of Rossel Island who created the land and the stars. He lives on Mt. Rossel as a snake by day and as a human by night. He is armed with man-catchers.

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References

Sources

  • Armstrong, W. E. 1923-1924. "Rossel Island Religion." Africa 18-19:1-11, pp. 1, 2.
  • MacKenzie, Donald A. (1930). Myths from Melanesia and Indonesia. London: Gresham, pp. 148, 153.