Meitei Mythology: Mythology of the Meitei people which is sometimes intertwined with historical facts
Meitei mythology or Manipuri mythology is a collection of myths about the religious and cultural traditions of the Meitei people, the largest ethnic group of Manipur.
Meitei myths are a part of Meitei culture (Manipuri culture) and explain various natural phenomena, how the human civilization developed, and the reasons of many things happening. Most of the Meitei legends are found in the Meitei language (Manipuri language) books.
Textual sources
Mythical narration plays an important role in nearly every ways of Meitei literature. Some of the best known literary sources are:
| Ancient texts | Description |
|---|---|
| Khongjomnubi Nongarol | Story of six girls turning into the Pleiades in the sky |
| Konthoujam Nongarol | Story of Goddess Konthoujam Tampha Lairembi |
| Leishemlon | Story of the creation of the universe |
| Leithak Leikharol | Story of the creation, genealogy of kings, moral teachings and mythology |
| Panthoibi Khongul | Story of that romantic adventure of Goddess Panthoibi and God Nongpok Ningthou |
| Phouoibi Waron | Story of many lovers of Goddess Phouoibi |
| Poireiton Khunthok | Story of the human civilization on earth led by Poireiton and Leinaotabi from the underworld. |
| Sakok Lamlen | Story of a sequel to the myth expounded in the Leithak Leikharol |
Mythical beings
Mythical beings include gods, goddesses, mythical creatures and many others.
References
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