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Meitei mythology

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"Manipuri mythology" redirects here. For other uses, seeManipuri mythology (disambiguation).
Further information:Meitei folklore andMeitei literature
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Meitei (Manipuri) mythology
Cultural originsMeitei culture
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Epic cycles of incarnations
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Sanamahism,Meitei folklore,Meitei literature,Meitei cinema

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

Textual sources

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

Ancient textsDescription
Khongjomnubi NongarolLegends of six girls turning into thePleiades in the sky[3]
Konthoujam NongarolLegends ofKonthoujam Tampha Lairembi[4]
LeishemlonCreation myth[5]
Leithak LeikharolThe creation of the world,genealogy ofkings, moral teachings andmythology[6]
Panthoibi KhongulRomantic adventures of the GoddessPanthoibi and the GodNongpok Ningthou[7][8][9]
Phouoibi WaronLegends of the multitude of loves of GoddessPhouoibi[10]
Poireiton KhunthokLegend of the humancivilization on earth led byPoireiton andLeinaotabi from the underworld.[11][12][13]
Sakok LamlenA sequel to Leithak Leikharol.[14]

Mythical beings

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Main articles:Meitei deities andList of creatures in Meitei folklore

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

References

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  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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