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Meitei mythology

Meitei mythology

Myths of the Ancient Meiteis

"Manipuri mythology" redirects here. For other uses, see Manipuri mythology (disambiguation).
Further information: Meitei folklore and Meitei literature

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, the predominant ethnic group of Manipur. It 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]

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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:

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Mythical beings

Main articles: Meitei deities and List of creatures in Meitei folklore

Mythical beings include gods, goddesses, mythical creatures and many others.

References

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    Laisram, Rena (2009). Early Meitei History: Religion, Society and the Manipur Puyas. Akansha Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-8370-163-1.
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    Devi, Dr Yumlembam Gopi. Glimpses of Manipuri Culture. ISBN 978-0-359-72919-7.
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    Meitei, Sanjenbam Yaiphaba; Chaudhuri, Sarit K.; Arunkumar, M. C. (25 November 2020). The Cultural Heritage of Manipur. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-000-29637-2.
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