Shapi Leima | |
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Goddess ofrodents | |
Member ofLairembis | |
![]() Goddess Shapi Leima | |
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Affiliation | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
Animals | rodents |
Symbols | rodents |
Gender | Female |
Region | Manipur,Northeast India |
Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
Genealogy | |
Parents | Salailen (Soraren) |
Siblings | Khunu Leima andNganu Leima |
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Shapi Leima (Shabi Leima) orSapi Leima (Sabi Leima) is the goddess ofrodents inMeitei mythology andreligion. She is a sister of goddessesKhunu Leima andNganu Leima. Legend says that all three sisters married the same mortal man.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Shapi Leima (Shabi Leima) is described as the mistress of all the rodents of the world. At any time, she could summon all the rodents at any place she wishes. She is the youngest daughter of the god Salailen (alias Soraren).[2][3]