Shapi Leima
Goddess of rodents in Meitei mythology
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Shapi Leima (Shabi Leima) or Sapi Leima (Sabi Leima) is the goddess of rodents in Meitei mythology and religion. She is a sister of goddesses Khunu Leima and Nganu Leima. Legend says that all three sisters married the same mortal man.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Other names
- Sapi Leima
- Shabi Leima
- Shabireima
- Sabi Leima
- Sabireima
AffiliationMeitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism)
Animalsrodents
Symbolsrodents
| Shapi Leima | |
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Goddess of rodents | |
| Member of Lairembis | |
| Other names |
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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 and Nganu Leima |