Meitei mythology: Difference between revisions

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 ==

{{Main|PuYa}}

[[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.

== 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.

[[File:The Symbol of Sanamahi.svg|thumb|The symbol of [[Meitei religion]]]]

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>

* [[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.  

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 ==

{{See|Sanamahi creation myth}}

|[[Salai Leishangthem]]

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==Incarnations==

{{See|Moirang Shayon|Incarnations of Leimarel Sidabi|Incarnations of Nongthang Leima}}

|ꯁꯥꯞꯄ ꯆꯅꯨ ꯁꯤꯜꯍꯩꯕꯤ

|[[Sappa Chanu Silheibi]]

|ꯈꯨꯃꯟ ꯈꯝꯕ

|[[Khuman Khamba]]

|[[Moirang Thoibi]]

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==References==

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* https://www.thevetterindia.com/101103/lai-haraoba-help-manipur-become-sports-superpower/amp/

* http://cstm.cnki.net/stmt/TitleBrowse/KnowledgeNet/CDYA201110005030?db=STMI8515