Micronesian Mythology

The Gods and Spirits of Micronesia

RAKIM

Micronesian Craft God

A Craftsman and God of Carpentry

He might have enjoyed singing “One Day Over the Rainbow” as he created his elegant super-fast streamline canoes, which were as near as you could get to flying at that time as they glided over the waters.

The name Rainbow stuck, and this is the translated meaning of Rakim.

Rakim Facts and Figures

Name: Rakim
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names:

Gender: Male
Type: God
Area or people: Caroline Islands in Micronesia
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Crafts and Making
Area of expertise: Crafts

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 2416

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Article last revised on April 29, 2019 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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