Key Info

- Chief or Noble who inherits supreme authority and immense mana

Brief Bio

In Polynesian mythology and social structure, an ariki (or aliʻi, aliki) is a paramount chief, noble, or high-ranking leader who inherits supreme authority, often tracing their lineage directly to gods or founding ancestors. Ariki possess immense mana (spiritual power) and govern as both political and, in some contexts, spiritual leaders.