Meitei mythology
mythology of the Meitei people which is sometimes intertwined with historical facts
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, a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group native to the Indian state of Manipur. Meitei mythology is associated with the traditional Meitei religion of Sanamahism. Meitei myths explain various natural phenomena, how human civilization developed, and the reasons for many events.
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:
Mythical beings
Mythical beings include gods, goddesses, mythical creatures and many others.
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Chronology, provenance and viewpoint should be read together before a broad social or political interpretation is accepted. The source revision retrieved here is dated Aug 30, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q85773490. None of the 0 selected statements returned an explicit reference.
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