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	{{See\|List of figures in Meitei mythology}}		{{See\|List of figures in Meitei mythology}}
	[[File:The_tableau_of_Manipur_passes_through_the_Raj_path_during_the_61st_Republic_Day_Parade-2010,_in_New_Delhi_on_January_26,_2010.jpg\|thumb\|center\|The tableau of [[Manipur]] presenting mythological figures from the Meitei mythology, in [[New Delhi]]]]		[[File:The_tableau_of_Manipur_passes_through_the_Raj_path_during_the_61st_Republic_Day_Parade-2010,_in_New_Delhi_on_January_26,_2010.jpg\|thumb\|center\|The tableau of [[Manipur]] presenting mythological figures from the Meitei mythology, in [[New Delhi]]]]
	'''Meitei mythology''' or '''Manipuri mythology''' is a body of traditional legendary myths pertaining to the origin and the religious systems of [[Ancient Manipur]] ([[Antique Kangleipak]]), generally retold by the [[Meitei ethnicity]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=_HmwAAAAIAAJ&q=meitei+myth&dq=meitei+myth&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYtJbYvuLuAhX17HMBHe9CBhgQ6AEwCXoECAkQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=p1cOAAAAIAAJ&dq=meitei+myth&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=Manipuri+myths</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=AoECgkZ0Wu0C&q=meitei+mythology&dq=meitei+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiLydm4vuLuAhUOgdgFHaKKAmc4ChDoATAHegQIAhAC</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=WEQqAAAAYAAJ&q=manipuri+mythology&dq=manipuri+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiN_MrEp_XuAhXVlEsFHYlvAukQ6AEwBHoECAYQAw</ref>		'''Meitei mythology''' or '''Manipuri mythology''' is a body of traditional legendary myths pertaining to the origin and the religious systems of [[Ancient Manipur]] ([[Antique Kangleipak]]), generally retold by the [[Meitei ethnicity]].<ref name="books.google.co.in">https://books.google.co.in/books?id=_HmwAAAAIAAJ&q=meitei+myth&dq=meitei+myth&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYtJbYvuLuAhX17HMBHe9CBhgQ6AEwCXoECAkQAg</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">https://books.google.co.in/books?id=p1cOAAAAIAAJ&dq=meitei+myth&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=Manipuri+myths</ref><ref name="ReferenceB">https://books.google.co.in/books?id=AoECgkZ0Wu0C&q=meitei+mythology&dq=meitei+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiLydm4vuLuAhUOgdgFHaKKAmc4ChDoATAHegQIAhAC</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=WEQqAAAAYAAJ&q=manipuri+mythology&dq=manipuri+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiN_MrEp_XuAhXVlEsFHYlvAukQ6AEwBHoECAYQAw</ref>

	Meitei mythology may also refer to the modern analysis of the representation of the [[Meitei literature]] and art of the [[Meitei culture]] of the [[Meitei people]].<ref~~>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=AoECgkZ0Wu0C&q=meitei+mythology&dq=meitei+mythology&hl~~=~~en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiLydm4vuLuAhUOgdgFHaKKAmc4ChDoATAHegQIAhAC<~~/~~ref~~> The [[Meitei people\|Meitei]]s usually treated their mythology as history even though it includes supernatural or mythical or miraculous elements.<ref~~>https://~~books.google.co.in/~~books?id=_HmwAAAAIAAJ&q=meitei+myth&dq=meitei+myth&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYtJbYvuLuAhX17HMBHe9CBhgQ6AEwCXoECAkQAg</ref~~><ref~~>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=p1cOAAAAIAAJ&dq=meitei+myth&focus=searchwithinvolume&q~~=~~Manipuri+myths<~~/~~ref~~>		Meitei mythology may also refer to the modern analysis of the representation of the [[Meitei literature]] and art of the [[Meitei culture]] of the [[Meitei people]].<ref name="ReferenceB"/> The [[Meitei people\|Meitei]]s usually treated their mythology as history even though it includes supernatural or mythical or miraculous elements.<ref name="books.google.co.in"/><ref name="ReferenceA"/>
	== Source texts ==		== Source texts ==
	{{Main\|PuYa}}		{{Main\|PuYa}}
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	Meitei mythology may also refer to the modern analysis of the representation of the [[Meitei literature]] and art of the [[Meitei culture]] of the [[Meitei people]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=AoECgkZ0Wu0C&q=meitei+mythology&dq=meitei+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiLydm4vuLuAhUOgdgFHaKKAmc4ChDoATAHegQIAhAC</ref> The [[Meitei people\|Meitei]]s usually treated their mythology as history even though it includes supernatural or mythical or miraculous elements.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=_HmwAAAAIAAJ&q=meitei+myth&dq=meitei+myth&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYtJbYvuLuAhX17HMBHe9CBhgQ6AEwCXoECAkQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=p1cOAAAAIAAJ&dq=meitei+myth&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=Manipuri+myths</ref>		Meitei mythology may also refer to the modern analysis of the representation of the [[Meitei literature]] and art of the [[Meitei culture]] of the [[Meitei people]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=AoECgkZ0Wu0C&q=meitei+mythology&dq=meitei+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiLydm4vuLuAhUOgdgFHaKKAmc4ChDoATAHegQIAhAC</ref> The [[Meitei people\|Meitei]]s usually treated their mythology as history even though it includes supernatural or mythical or miraculous elements.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=_HmwAAAAIAAJ&q=meitei+myth&dq=meitei+myth&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYtJbYvuLuAhX17HMBHe9CBhgQ6AEwCXoECAkQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=p1cOAAAAIAAJ&dq=meitei+myth&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=Manipuri+myths</ref>

	== Source texts ==		== Source texts ==
	{{Main\|PuYa}}		{{Main\|PuYa}}
	[[File:PuYa_1.jpg\|thumb\|[[PuYa\|A Meitei manuscript]] on account of the mythological origin of the human beings]]		[[File:PuYa_1.jpg\|thumb\|[[PuYa\|A Meitei manuscript]] on account of the mythological origin of the human beings]]
	There are sources from both the manuscript as well as oral folklore in [[Antique Kangleipak]] ([[Ancient Manipur]]). The so-called manuscripts are known as [[Puya (Meitei texts)]], which are the original accounts on the religious themes as well as historical events of the [[Meitei literature]]. [[Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya]], [[Sanamahi Laihui]] and [[Numit Kappa]] the most prestigious [[Puya (Meitei texts)]] in the Meitei mythology.		There are sources from both the manuscript as well as oral folklore in [[Antique Kangleipak]] ([[Ancient Manipur]]). The so-called manuscripts are known as [[Puya (Meitei texts)]], which are the original accounts on the religious themes as well as historical events of the [[Meitei literature]]. [[Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya]], [[Sanamahi Laihui]] and [[Numit Kappa]] the most prestigious [[Puya (Meitei texts)]] in the Meitei mythology.

	== Deities ==		== Deities ==
	{{Main\|Meitei deities}}		{{Main\|Meitei deities}}
	The Meitei deities, are always associated with the [[Meitei religion]], which has been in existence since ancient times in the [[Ancient Kangleipak\|Kanglei World]]. The traditional culture and folklore is inherited by the [[Meitei people]] from their primitive ancestors till present.		The Meitei deities, are always associated with the [[Meitei religion]], which has been in existence since ancient times in the [[Ancient Kangleipak\|Kanglei World]]. The traditional culture and folklore is inherited by the [[Meitei people]] from their primitive ancestors till present.
	[[File:The Symbol of Sanamahi.svg\|thumb\|The symbol of [[Meitei religion]]]]		[[File:The Symbol of Sanamahi.svg\|thumb\|The symbol of [[Meitei religion]]]]

	The primordial deities in the mythology and religion are:		The primordial deities in the mythology and religion are:
	* [[Sidaba Mapu]]: He is the [[Creator God]] of the entire universe, and the sole breeder of all the living beings.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#mapu\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>		* [[Sidaba Mapu]]: He is the [[Creator God]] of the entire universe, and the sole breeder of all the living beings.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#mapu\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>
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	* [[Leimarel Sidabi]]: She is the supreme mother earth goddess and the consort of the creator God.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#leimaren\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>		* [[Leimarel Sidabi]]: She is the supreme mother earth goddess and the consort of the creator God.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#leimaren\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>
	* [[Emoinu]] ([[Imoinu]]): She is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Legend says she's an exact copy of Leimarel, who takes another divine form.		* [[Emoinu]] ([[Imoinu]]): She is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Legend says she's an exact copy of Leimarel, who takes another divine form.

	In addition to these, the mythology also accounts for the vast numbers of deities as well as mythical creatures. The [[Lists of creatures in Meitei Folklore]] are found in the vast narratives of both the [[PuYa]]s as well as [[Meitei folklore]].		In addition to these, the mythology also accounts for the vast numbers of deities as well as mythical creatures. The [[Lists of creatures in Meitei Folklore]] are found in the vast narratives of both the [[PuYa]]s as well as [[Meitei folklore]].

	== Creation myths ==		== Creation myths ==
	{{See\|Sanamahi creation myth}}		{{See\|Sanamahi creation myth}}
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	\|[[Salai Leishangthem]]		\|[[Salai Leishangthem]]
	\|}		\|}

	==Incarnations==		==Incarnations==
	{{See\|Moirang Shayon\|Incarnations of Leimarel Sidabi\|Incarnations of Nongthang Leima}}		{{See\|Moirang Shayon\|Incarnations of Leimarel Sidabi\|Incarnations of Nongthang Leima}}
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	\|ꯁꯥꯞꯄ ꯆꯅꯨ ꯁꯤꯜꯍꯩꯕꯤ		\|ꯁꯥꯞꯄ ꯆꯅꯨ ꯁꯤꯜꯍꯩꯕꯤ
	\|[[Sappa Chanu Silheibi]]		\|[[Sappa Chanu Silheibi]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|ꯈꯨꯃꯟ ꯈꯝꯕ		\|ꯈꯨꯃꯟ ꯈꯝꯕ
	\|[[Khuman Khamba]]		\|[[Khuman Khamba]]
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	\|[[Moirang Thoibi]]		\|[[Moirang Thoibi]]
	\|}		\|}

	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
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	* http://cstm.cnki.net/stmt/TitleBrowse/KnowledgeNet/CDYA201110005030?db=STMI8515		* http://cstm.cnki.net/stmt/TitleBrowse/KnowledgeNet/CDYA201110005030?db=STMI8515
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	\|ꯈꯨꯃꯟ		\|ꯈꯨꯃꯟ
	\|[[~~Khuman Salai\|~~Khuman]]		\|[[Khuman]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|ꯑꯉꯣꯝ		\|ꯑꯉꯣꯝ

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Incarnations

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	==~~Moirang~~ Incarnations==		==Incarnations==
	{{See\|Moirang Shayon\|~~Moirang Kangleirol~~}}		{{See\|Moirang Shayon\|Incarnations of Leimarel Sidabi\|Incarnations of Nongthang Leima}}
	The legendary epic tales of the seven incarnations of a God and a Goddess, in the ancient kingdom of [[Moirang]], are the main features of the Kanglei mythology (Meitei mythology), with the [[Khamba Thoibi]] incarnation, being the last and the most significant one. The very incarnations of the Lord and the Lady respectively are as follows:		The legendary epic tales of the seven incarnations of a God and a Goddess, in the ancient kingdom of [[Moirang]], are the main features of the Kanglei mythology (Meitei mythology), with the [[Khamba Thoibi]] incarnation, being the last and the most significant one. The very incarnations of the Lord and the Lady respectively are as follows:
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	'''Meitei mythology''' or '''Manipuri mythology''' is a body of traditional legendary myths pertaining to the origin and the religious systems of [[Ancient Manipur]] ([[Antique Kangleipak]]), generally retold by the [[Meitei ethnicity]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=_HmwAAAAIAAJ&q=meitei+myth&dq=meitei+myth&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYtJbYvuLuAhX17HMBHe9CBhgQ6AEwCXoECAkQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=p1cOAAAAIAAJ&dq=meitei+myth&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=Manipuri+myths</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=AoECgkZ0Wu0C&q=meitei+mythology&dq=meitei+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiLydm4vuLuAhUOgdgFHaKKAmc4ChDoATAHegQIAhAC</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=WEQqAAAAYAAJ&q=manipuri+mythology&dq=manipuri+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiN_MrEp_XuAhXVlEsFHYlvAukQ6AEwBHoECAYQAw</ref>		'''Meitei mythology''' or '''Manipuri mythology''' is a body of traditional legendary myths pertaining to the origin and the religious systems of [[Ancient Manipur]] ([[Antique Kangleipak]]), generally retold by the [[Meitei ethnicity]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=_HmwAAAAIAAJ&q=meitei+myth&dq=meitei+myth&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYtJbYvuLuAhX17HMBHe9CBhgQ6AEwCXoECAkQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=p1cOAAAAIAAJ&dq=meitei+myth&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=Manipuri+myths</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=AoECgkZ0Wu0C&q=meitei+mythology&dq=meitei+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiLydm4vuLuAhUOgdgFHaKKAmc4ChDoATAHegQIAhAC</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=WEQqAAAAYAAJ&q=manipuri+mythology&dq=manipuri+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiN_MrEp_XuAhXVlEsFHYlvAukQ6AEwBHoECAYQAw</ref>

	Meitei mythology may also ~~references~~ to the modern analysis of the representation of the literature and art of the culture of the [[Meitei people]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=AoECgkZ0Wu0C&q=meitei+mythology&dq=meitei+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiLydm4vuLuAhUOgdgFHaKKAmc4ChDoATAHegQIAhAC</ref> The ~~Meiteis~~ usually treated their mythology as history even though it includes supernatural or mythical or miraculous elements.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=_HmwAAAAIAAJ&q=meitei+myth&dq=meitei+myth&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYtJbYvuLuAhX17HMBHe9CBhgQ6AEwCXoECAkQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=p1cOAAAAIAAJ&dq=meitei+myth&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=Manipuri+myths</ref>		Meitei mythology may also refer to the modern analysis of the representation of the [[Meitei literature]] and art of the [[Meitei culture]] of the [[Meitei people]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=AoECgkZ0Wu0C&q=meitei+mythology&dq=meitei+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiLydm4vuLuAhUOgdgFHaKKAmc4ChDoATAHegQIAhAC</ref> The [[Meitei people\|Meitei]]s usually treated their mythology as history even though it includes supernatural or mythical or miraculous elements.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=_HmwAAAAIAAJ&q=meitei+myth&dq=meitei+myth&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYtJbYvuLuAhX17HMBHe9CBhgQ6AEwCXoECAkQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=p1cOAAAAIAAJ&dq=meitei+myth&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=Manipuri+myths</ref>

	== Source texts ==		== Source texts ==

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	{{See\|List of figures in Meitei mythology}}		{{See\|List of figures in Meitei mythology}}
	[[File:The_tableau_of_Manipur_passes_through_the_Raj_path_during_the_61st_Republic_Day_Parade-2010,_in_New_Delhi_on_January_26,_2010.jpg\|thumb\|center\|The tableau of [[Manipur]] presenting mythological figures from the Meitei mythology, in [[New Delhi]]]]		[[File:The_tableau_of_Manipur_passes_through_the_Raj_path_during_the_61st_Republic_Day_Parade-2010,_in_New_Delhi_on_January_26,_2010.jpg\|thumb\|center\|The tableau of [[Manipur]] presenting mythological figures from the Meitei mythology, in [[New Delhi]]]]
	'''Meitei mythology''' or '''Manipuri mythology''' is a body of traditional legendary myths pertaining to the origin and the religious systems of [[Ancient Manipur]] ([[~~Ancient~~ Kangleipak]]), generally retold by the [[Meitei ethnicity]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=_HmwAAAAIAAJ&q=meitei+myth&dq=meitei+myth&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYtJbYvuLuAhX17HMBHe9CBhgQ6AEwCXoECAkQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=p1cOAAAAIAAJ&dq=meitei+myth&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=Manipuri+myths</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=AoECgkZ0Wu0C&q=meitei+mythology&dq=meitei+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiLydm4vuLuAhUOgdgFHaKKAmc4ChDoATAHegQIAhAC</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=WEQqAAAAYAAJ&q=manipuri+mythology&dq=manipuri+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiN_MrEp_XuAhXVlEsFHYlvAukQ6AEwBHoECAYQAw</ref>		'''Meitei mythology''' or '''Manipuri mythology''' is a body of traditional legendary myths pertaining to the origin and the religious systems of [[Ancient Manipur]] ([[Antique Kangleipak]]), generally retold by the [[Meitei ethnicity]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=_HmwAAAAIAAJ&q=meitei+myth&dq=meitei+myth&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYtJbYvuLuAhX17HMBHe9CBhgQ6AEwCXoECAkQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=p1cOAAAAIAAJ&dq=meitei+myth&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=Manipuri+myths</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=AoECgkZ0Wu0C&q=meitei+mythology&dq=meitei+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiLydm4vuLuAhUOgdgFHaKKAmc4ChDoATAHegQIAhAC</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=WEQqAAAAYAAJ&q=manipuri+mythology&dq=manipuri+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiN_MrEp_XuAhXVlEsFHYlvAukQ6AEwBHoECAYQAw</ref>

	Meitei mythology may also references to the modern analysis of the representation of the literature and art of the culture of the [[Meitei people]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=AoECgkZ0Wu0C&q=meitei+mythology&dq=meitei+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiLydm4vuLuAhUOgdgFHaKKAmc4ChDoATAHegQIAhAC</ref> The Meiteis usually treated their mythology as history even though it includes supernatural or mythical or miraculous elements.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=_HmwAAAAIAAJ&q=meitei+myth&dq=meitei+myth&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYtJbYvuLuAhX17HMBHe9CBhgQ6AEwCXoECAkQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=p1cOAAAAIAAJ&dq=meitei+myth&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=Manipuri+myths</ref>		Meitei mythology may also references to the modern analysis of the representation of the literature and art of the culture of the [[Meitei people]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=AoECgkZ0Wu0C&q=meitei+mythology&dq=meitei+mythology&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiLydm4vuLuAhUOgdgFHaKKAmc4ChDoATAHegQIAhAC</ref> The Meiteis usually treated their mythology as history even though it includes supernatural or mythical or miraculous elements.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=_HmwAAAAIAAJ&q=meitei+myth&dq=meitei+myth&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYtJbYvuLuAhX17HMBHe9CBhgQ6AEwCXoECAkQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=p1cOAAAAIAAJ&dq=meitei+myth&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=Manipuri+myths</ref>

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	{{Main\|PuYa}}		{{Main\|PuYa}}
	[[File:PuYa_1.jpg\|thumb\|[[PuYa\|A Meitei manuscript]] on account of the mythological origin of the human beings]]		[[File:PuYa_1.jpg\|thumb\|[[PuYa\|A Meitei manuscript]] on account of the mythological origin of the human beings]]
	There are sources from both the manuscript as well as oral folklore in ~~ancient kingdom of~~ [[Kangleipak]] (~~present day~~ [[Manipur]]). The so-called manuscripts are known as [[Puya (Meitei texts)]], which are the original accounts on the religious themes as well as historical events of the [[Meitei literature]]. [[Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya]], [[Sanamahi Laihui]] and [[Numit Kappa]] the most prestigious [[Puya (Meitei texts)]] in the ~~Kanglei~~ Meitei mythology.		There are sources from both the manuscript as well as oral folklore in [[Antique Kangleipak]] ([[Ancient Manipur]]). The so-called manuscripts are known as [[Puya (Meitei texts)]], which are the original accounts on the religious themes as well as historical events of the [[Meitei literature]]. [[Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya]], [[Sanamahi Laihui]] and [[Numit Kappa]] the most prestigious [[Puya (Meitei texts)]] in the Meitei mythology.

	== Deities ==		== Deities ==
	{{Main\|Meitei deities}}		{{Main\|Meitei deities}}

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Deities

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	The primordial deities in the mythology and religion are:		The primordial deities in the mythology and religion are:
	* [[Sidaba Mapu]]: He is the [[Creator God]] of the entire universe, and the sole breeder of all the living beings.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#mapu\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>		* [[Sidaba Mapu]]: He is the [[Creator God]] of the entire universe, and the sole breeder of all the living beings.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#mapu\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>
	* [[~~Lainingthou Sanamahi\|~~Sanamahi]]: He is the Guardian God of the mankind and the household. He created the human beings in the figure of the Almighty.<ref>http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#sanamahi</ref>		* [[Sanamahi]]: He is the Guardian God of the mankind and the household. He created the human beings in the figure of the Almighty.<ref>http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#sanamahi</ref>
	* [[Pakhangba]]: He is the [[destroyer]] and the ruler of the universe. He can assume both human as well as serpentine figure.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#pakhangba\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>		* [[Pakhangba]]: He is the [[destroyer]] and the ruler of the universe. He can assume both human as well as serpentine figure.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#pakhangba\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>
	* [[Leimarel Sidabi]]: She is the supreme mother earth goddess and the consort of the creator God.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#leimaren\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>		* [[Leimarel Sidabi]]: She is the supreme mother earth goddess and the consort of the creator God.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#leimaren\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>
	* [[Emoinu]] ([[Imoinu]]): She is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Legend says she's an exact copy of Leimarel, who takes another divine form.		* [[Emoinu]] ([[Imoinu]]): She is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Legend says she's an exact copy of Leimarel, who takes another divine form.

	In addition to these, the mythology also accounts for the vast numbers of deities as well as mythical creatures. The [[Lists of ~~Creatures~~ in Meitei Folklore]] are found in the vast narratives of both the [[PuYa]]s as well as [[~~Meetei~~ folklore]].		In addition to these, the mythology also accounts for the vast numbers of deities as well as mythical creatures. The [[Lists of creatures in Meitei Folklore]] are found in the vast narratives of both the [[PuYa]]s as well as [[Meitei folklore]].

	== Creation myths ==		== Creation myths ==

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	There are sources from both the manuscript as well as oral folklore in ancient kingdom of [[Kangleipak]] (present day [[Manipur]]). The so-called manuscripts are known as [[Puya (Meitei texts)]], which are the original accounts on the religious themes as well as historical events of the [[Meitei literature]]. [[Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya]], [[Sanamahi Laihui]] and [[Numit Kappa]] the most prestigious [[Puya (Meitei texts)]] in the Kanglei Meitei mythology.		There are sources from both the manuscript as well as oral folklore in ancient kingdom of [[Kangleipak]] (present day [[Manipur]]). The so-called manuscripts are known as [[Puya (Meitei texts)]], which are the original accounts on the religious themes as well as historical events of the [[Meitei literature]]. [[Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya]], [[Sanamahi Laihui]] and [[Numit Kappa]] the most prestigious [[Puya (Meitei texts)]] in the Kanglei Meitei mythology.
	== Deities ==		== Deities ==
	{{Main\|~~Lists of~~ deities ~~in Sanamahism\|Sanamahi creation myth~~}}		{{Main\|Meitei deities}}
	The ~~Kanglei~~ Meitei deities, are always associated with the [[Meitei religion]], which has been in existence since ancient times in the [[Kangleipak\|Kanglei World]]. The traditional culture and folklore is inherited by the [[Meitei people]] from their primitive ancestors till present.		The Meitei deities, are always associated with the [[Meitei religion]], which has been in existence since ancient times in the [[Ancient Kangleipak\|Kanglei World]]. The traditional culture and folklore is inherited by the [[Meitei people]] from their primitive ancestors till present.
	[[File:The Symbol of Sanamahi.svg\|thumb~~\|right~~\|The symbol of [[~~Sanamahism~~]]]]		[[File:The Symbol of Sanamahi.svg\|thumb\|The symbol of [[Meitei religion]]]]

	The ~~primary~~ deities in the mythology are:		The primordial deities in the mythology and religion are:
	* [[~~Atingkok Maru Sidaba\|Atiya Guru~~ Sidaba]]: He is the [[Creator God]] of the entire universe, and the sole breeder of all the living beings.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#mapu\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>		* [[Sidaba Mapu]]: He is the [[Creator God]] of the entire universe, and the sole breeder of all the living beings.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#mapu\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>
	* [[Lainingthou Sanamahi\|Sanamahi]]: He is the Guardian God of the mankind and the household. He created the human beings in the figure of the Almighty.<ref>http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#sanamahi</ref>		* [[Lainingthou Sanamahi\|Sanamahi]]: He is the Guardian God of the mankind and the household. He created the human beings in the figure of the Almighty.<ref>http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#sanamahi</ref>
	* [[Pakhangba]]: He is the [[destroyer]] and the ruler of the universe. He can assume both human as well as serpentine figure.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#pakhangba\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>		* [[Pakhangba]]: He is the [[destroyer]] and the ruler of the universe. He can assume both human as well as serpentine figure.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#pakhangba\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>
	* [[Leimarel Sidabi]]: She is the supreme mother earth goddess and the consort of the creator God.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#leimaren\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>		* [[Leimarel Sidabi]]: She is the supreme mother earth goddess and the consort of the creator God.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#leimaren\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>
	* [[Emoinu]]: She is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Legend says she's an exact copy of Leimarel, who takes another divine form.		* [[Emoinu]] ([[Imoinu]]): She is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Legend says she's an exact copy of Leimarel, who takes another divine form.

			In addition to these, the mythology also accounts for the vast numbers of deities as well as mythical creatures. The [[Lists of Creatures in Meitei Folklore]] are found in the vast narratives of both the [[PuYa]]s as well as [[Meetei folklore]].

	In addition to these, the mythology also accounts for the vast numbers of deities as well as mythical creatures. The [[Lists of Creatures in Meitei Folklore\|Kanglei Meitei mythical creatures]] are found in the vast narratives of both the [[PuYa]]s as well as [[Meetei folklore]].
	== Creation myths ==		== Creation myths ==
	{{See\|Sanamahi creation myth}}		{{See\|Sanamahi creation myth}}

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	There are sources from both the manuscript as well as oral folklore in ancient kingdom of [[Kangleipak]] (present day [[Manipur]]). The so-called manuscripts are known as [[Puya (Meitei texts)]], which are the original accounts on the religious themes as well as historical events of the [[Meitei literature]]. [[Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya]], [[Sanamahi Laihui]] and [[Numit Kappa]] the most prestigious [[Puya (Meitei texts)]] in the Kanglei Meitei mythology.		There are sources from both the manuscript as well as oral folklore in ancient kingdom of [[Kangleipak]] (present day [[Manipur]]). The so-called manuscripts are known as [[Puya (Meitei texts)]], which are the original accounts on the religious themes as well as historical events of the [[Meitei literature]]. [[Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya]], [[Sanamahi Laihui]] and [[Numit Kappa]] the most prestigious [[Puya (Meitei texts)]] in the Kanglei Meitei mythology.
	== Deities ==		== Deities ==
	{{Main\|~~Lists of~~ deities ~~in Sanamahism\|Sanamahi creation myth~~}}		{{Main\|Meitei deities}}
	The ~~Kanglei~~ Meitei deities, are always associated with the [[Meitei religion]], which has been in existence since ancient times in the [[Kangleipak\|Kanglei World]]. The traditional culture and folklore is inherited by the [[Meitei people]] from their primitive ancestors till present.		The Meitei deities, are always associated with the [[Meitei religion]], which has been in existence since ancient times in the [[Ancient Kangleipak\|Kanglei World]]. The traditional culture and folklore is inherited by the [[Meitei people]] from their primitive ancestors till present.
	[[File:The Symbol of Sanamahi.svg\|thumb~~\|right~~\|The symbol of [[~~Sanamahism~~]]]]		[[File:The Symbol of Sanamahi.svg\|thumb\|The symbol of [[Meitei religion]]]]

	The ~~primary~~ deities in the mythology are:		The primordial deities in the mythology and religion are:
	* [[~~Atingkok Maru Sidaba\|Atiya Guru~~ Sidaba]]: He is the [[Creator God]] of the entire universe, and the sole breeder of all the living beings.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#mapu\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>		* [[Sidaba Mapu]]: He is the [[Creator God]] of the entire universe, and the sole breeder of all the living beings.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#mapu\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>
	* [[Lainingthou Sanamahi\|Sanamahi]]: He is the Guardian God of the mankind and the household. He created the human beings in the figure of the Almighty.<ref>http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#sanamahi</ref>		* [[Lainingthou Sanamahi\|Sanamahi]]: He is the Guardian God of the mankind and the household. He created the human beings in the figure of the Almighty.<ref>http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#sanamahi</ref>
	* [[Pakhangba]]: He is the [[destroyer]] and the ruler of the universe. He can assume both human as well as serpentine figure.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#pakhangba\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>		* [[Pakhangba]]: He is the [[destroyer]] and the ruler of the universe. He can assume both human as well as serpentine figure.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#pakhangba\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>
	* [[Leimarel Sidabi]]: She is the supreme mother earth goddess and the consort of the creator God.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#leimaren\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>		* [[Leimarel Sidabi]]: She is the supreme mother earth goddess and the consort of the creator God.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#leimaren\|title=The Manipuri Lais\|website=manipuri.itgo.com\|accessdate=Mar 1, 2021}}</ref>
	* [[Emoinu]]: She is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Legend says she's an exact copy of Leimarel, who takes another divine form.		* [[Emoinu]] ([[Imoinu]]): She is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Legend says she's an exact copy of Leimarel, who takes another divine form.

			In addition to these, the mythology also accounts for the vast numbers of deities as well as mythical creatures. The [[Lists of Creatures in Meitei Folklore]] are found in the vast narratives of both the [[PuYa]]s as well as [[Meetei folklore]].

	In addition to these, the mythology also accounts for the vast numbers of deities as well as mythical creatures. The [[Lists of Creatures in Meitei Folklore\|Kanglei Meitei mythical creatures]] are found in the vast narratives of both the [[PuYa]]s as well as [[Meetei folklore]].
	== Creation myths ==		== Creation myths ==
	{{See\|Sanamahi creation myth}}		{{See\|Sanamahi creation myth}}