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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]] ([[ | '''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 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}} | ||
[[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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|ꯈꯨꯃꯟ | |ꯈꯨꯃꯟ | ||
|[[ | |[[Khuman]] | ||
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|ꯑꯉꯣꯝ | |ꯑꯉꯣꯝ | ||
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|[[Salai Leishangthem]] | |[[Salai Leishangthem]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Incarnations== | |||
== | {{See|Moirang Shayon|Incarnations of Leimarel Sidabi|Incarnations of Nongthang Leima}} | ||
{{See|Moirang Shayon| | |||
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: | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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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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* https://www.thevetterindia.com/101103/lai-haraoba-help-manipur-become-sports-superpower/amp/ | * https://www.thevetterindia.com/101103/lai-haraoba-help-manipur-become-sports-superpower/amp/ | ||
* http://cstm.cnki.net/stmt/TitleBrowse/KnowledgeNet/CDYA201110005030?db=STMI8515 | * http://cstm.cnki.net/stmt/TitleBrowse/KnowledgeNet/CDYA201110005030?db=STMI8515 | ||
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