Meitei mythology

Meitei (Manipuri) mythology
Meitei (Manipuri) mythology
Cultural origins	Meitei culture
Subgenres
	Epic cycles of incarnations
Related topics
	Sanamahism, Meitei folklore, Meitei literature, Meitei cinema

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Meitei mythology (or Manipuri mythology) (Meitei: Meitei Mi Lai Tingi Wari) is a collection of myths, belonging to the religious and cultural traditions of the Meitei people, the predominant ethnic group of Manipur. It is associated with traditional Meitei religion of Sanamahism. Meitei myths explain various natural phenomena, how human civilization developed, and the reasons of many events.^[1]^[2]

Textual sources

Mythical narration plays an integral role in nearly every genre of Meitei literature (Manipuri literature). Some of the best known literary sources are:

Ancient texts	Description
Khongjomnubi Nongarol	Legends of six girls turning into the Pleiades in the sky^[3]
Konthoujam Nongarol	Legends of Konthoujam Tampha Lairembi^[4]
Leishemlon	Creation myth^[5]
Leithak Leikharol	The creation of the world, genealogy of kings, moral teachings and mythology^[6]
Panthoibi Khongul	Romantic adventures of the Goddess Panthoibi and the God Nongpok Ningthou^[7]^[8]^[9]
Phouoibi Waron	Legends of the multitude of loves of Goddess Phouoibi^[10]
Poireiton Khunthok	Legend of the human civilization on earth led by Poireiton and Leinaotabi from the underworld.^[11]^[12]^[13]
Sakok Lamlen	A sequel to Leithak Leikharol.^[14]

Mythical beings

Mythical beings include gods, goddesses, mythical creatures and many others.

References

^ Laisram, Rena (2009). Early Meitei History: Religion, Society and the Manipur Puyas. Akansha Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-8370-163-1.
^ Devi, Dr Yumlembam Gopi. Glimpses of Manipuri Culture. ISBN 978-0-359-72919-7.
^ Meitei, Sanjenbam Yaiphaba; Chaudhuri, Sarit K.; Arunkumar, M. C. (25 November 2020). The Cultural Heritage of Manipur. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-000-29637-2.
^ Paniker, K. Ayyappa (1997). Medieval Indian Literature: Surveys and selections. Sahitya Akademi. p. 334. ISBN 978-81-260-0365-5.
^ Singh, Moirangthem Kirti (1998). Recent Researches in Oriental Indological Studies: Including Meiteilogy. Parimal Publications.
^ Panchani, Chander Sheikhar (1987). Manipur, Religion, Culture, and Society. Konark Publishers. ISBN 978-81-220-0047-4.
^ Society and Economy in North-East India. Regency Publications. 2004. ISBN 978-81-87498-83-4.
^ Zama, Margaret Ch (2013). Emerging Literatures from Northeast India: The Dynamics of Culture, Society and Identity. SAGE Publishing India. p. 79. ISBN 978-81-321-1746-9.
^ North East India History Association. Session (2003). Proceedings of North East India History Association. The Association.
^ Paniker, K. Ayyappa (1997). Medieval Indian Literature: Surveys and selections. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 978-81-260-0365-5.
^ Singh, R.K. Jhalajit (1965). A Short History of Manipur. O.K. Store.
^ Sen, Sipra (1992). Tribes and Castes of Manipur: Description and Select Bibliography. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-310-0.
^ Singh, Wahengbam Ibohal (1986). The History of Manipur: An early period. Manipur Commercial Company.
^ Singh, Ch Manihar (1996). A History of Manipuri Literature. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 978-81-260-0086-9.

[1] Laisram, Rena (2009). Early Meitei History: Religion, Society and the Manipur Puyas. Akansha Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-8370-163-1.

[2] Devi, Dr Yumlembam Gopi. Glimpses of Manipuri Culture. ISBN 978-0-359-72919-7.

[3] Meitei, Sanjenbam Yaiphaba; Chaudhuri, Sarit K.; Arunkumar, M. C. (25 November 2020). The Cultural Heritage of Manipur. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-000-29637-2.

[4] Paniker, K. Ayyappa (1997). Medieval Indian Literature: Surveys and selections. Sahitya Akademi. p. 334. ISBN 978-81-260-0365-5.

[5] Singh, Moirangthem Kirti (1998). Recent Researches in Oriental Indological Studies: Including Meiteilogy. Parimal Publications.

[6] Panchani, Chander Sheikhar (1987). Manipur, Religion, Culture, and Society. Konark Publishers. ISBN 978-81-220-0047-4.

[7] Society and Economy in North-East India. Regency Publications. 2004. ISBN 978-81-87498-83-4.

[8] Zama, Margaret Ch (2013). Emerging Literatures from Northeast India: The Dynamics of Culture, Society and Identity. SAGE Publishing India. p. 79. ISBN 978-81-321-1746-9.

[9] North East India History Association. Session (2003). Proceedings of North East India History Association. The Association.

[10] Paniker, K. Ayyappa (1997). Medieval Indian Literature: Surveys and selections. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 978-81-260-0365-5.

[11] Singh, R.K. Jhalajit (1965). A Short History of Manipur. O.K. Store.

[12] Sen, Sipra (1992). Tribes and Castes of Manipur: Description and Select Bibliography. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-310-0.

[13] Singh, Wahengbam Ibohal (1986). The History of Manipur: An early period. Manipur Commercial Company.

[14] Singh, Ch Manihar (1996). A History of Manipuri Literature. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 978-81-260-0086-9.

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v t e Meitei mythology and folklore
Mythic Texts and Folktales	Numit Kappa Moirang Kangleirol Moirang Shayon Khamba and Thoibi Sandrembi and Chaisra
Meitei deities	Maikei Ngaakpa Lais Leimarel Sidabi Lainingthou Sanamahi Imoinu Panthoibi
Legendary Creatures	Dragons Helloi Hingchabi Keibu Keioiba Khoirentak tiger Samaton Uchek Langmeitong
Mythical and Sacred Places	Kangla fort Mount Koubru Nongmaiching Chings Thangjing Hills

Meitei mythology

Textual sources

Mythical beings

References

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