Atingkok: Supreme Creator God in ancient Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism)
Atingkok (Meitei: ꯑꯇꯤꯡꯀꯣꯛ) (literally, father void) is the Supreme Creator God of the universe in Meitei mythology and religion.
He is regarded as the legendary male ancestor of the living beings on the earth.
| Atingkok | |
|---|---|
Supreme Creator God King of the Heaven and God of the Sky | |
| Member of Primordial deities | |
 "Atingkok" is represented by the Meitei numerical letter "꯱" ("Ama", meaning "One"). | |
| Other names | Names of the Supreme God in Meitei religion |
| Meitei | ꯑꯇꯤꯡꯀꯣꯛ |
| Affiliation | Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
| Abode | Everywhere |
| Weapons | Thunderbolt, spear, polo stick |
| Texts | Wakoklon Heelel Thilel Salai Amailon Pukok Puya, Khongjomnubi Nongarol, Konthoujam Nongarol, Leisemlon, Leithak Leikharol, Sakok Lamlen, Tutenglon |
| Gender | Male |
| Region | Ancient Manipur |
| Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
| Personal information | |
| Consorts | Leimarel Sidabi, Konthoujam Tampha Lairembi |
| Children | |
| Equivalents | |
| Greek equivalent | Zeus |
| Roman equivalent | Jupiter |
| Hinduism equivalent | Vishnu, Indra |
Related pages
Further reading
- Lightfoot, Louise (1958). Dance-rituals of Manipur, India: An Introduction to "Meitei Jagoi". Ministry of Scientific Research and Cultural Affairs. ISBN 978-1-01-374640-6.
- North East India History Association. Session (1995). Proceedings of North East India History Association. The Association.
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