Namungbi
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Namungbi (ꯅꯃꯨꯡꯕꯤ / ꯅꯥꯃꯨꯡꯕꯤ), also written as Namungpi (ꯅꯃꯨꯡꯄꯤ / ꯅꯥꯃꯨꯡꯄꯤ)(transl. supreme[1]), is the mother of the defied princess Panthoibi.[2] She is an important character in the classical Meitei language literary work Panthoibi Naheron (Panthoibi Naheirol). In the story, Namungbi plays an important role during the time Panthoibi pretends to be sick in order to leave her married home. She is a caring and attentive mother. Her character shows the strong connection between Panthoibi and her family. Although she does not realize her daughter's plan at first, she still plays a key part in helping Panthoibi reunite with her true love.[3][4]
Since Panthoibi is mentioned as a Meitei princess (tampha wangamlon) and a daughter of a ruler of the Ningthouja dynasty in the Panthoibi Khonggul manuscript text, her mother is assumed to be a queen or a queen consort of the Ningthouja royal family.[5][6][7][4]
Namungbi appears when her daughter, Panthoibi, returns to her parental home after leaving the house of Taram Khoinucha, her husband from the Khaba clan. Panthoibi pretends to be seriously ill and asks her mother for help, claiming to be under the spell of an evil spirit. She describes strong pain in her body and confusion in her mind. Namungbi responds with concern and suggests several powerful gods who might be able to heal her daughter.[3][4]