Melanesian Mythology

The Gods and Spirits of Melanesia

KWOIAM

Mabuiag Deity

Also known as Kuiam

Culture hero and fashion designer

Amongst his exploits he found the time to invent totems made of fluorescent turtle shells. These were based on the crescent sky and reportedly blazed with amazing light.

They are now much coveted by Godly leaders of fashion and the more trendy museums.

Kwoiam Facts and Figures

Name: Kwoiam
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Kuiam

Gender: Sorry, we don't know
Type: Deity
Area or people: Mabuiag people of Mabuiag, Torres Strait (and New Guinea?)
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 2798

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Article last revised on April 29, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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