Meitei mythology
Mythology of the Meitei people of South Asia
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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, a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group native to the Indian state of Manipur. Meitei mythology 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]
| Meitei (Manipuri) mythology | |
|---|---|
| Cultural origins | Meitei culture |
| Subgenres | |
| Epic cycles of incarnations | |
| Related topics | |
| Sanamahism, Meitei folklore, Meitei literature, Meitei cinema | |
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.