Meitei mythology

"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]

Meitei (Manipuri) mythology
Cultural origins	Meitei culture
Subgenres
Epic cycles of incarnations
Related topics
Sanamahism, Meitei folklore, Meitei literature, Meitei cinema

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:

Ancient texts	Description
Khongjomnubi Nongarol	Legends of six girls turning into the Pleiades in the sky[3]
Konthoujam Nongarol	Legends of Konthoujam Tampha Lairembi[4]
Leishemlon	Creation myth[5]
Leithak Leikharol	The creation of the world, genealogy of kings, moral teachings and mythology[6]
Panthoibi Khongul	Romantic adventures of the Goddess Panthoibi and the God Nongpok Ningthou[7][8][9]
Phouoibi Waron	Legends of the multitude of loves of Goddess Phouoibi[10]
Poireiton Khunthok	Legend of the human civilization on earth led by Poireiton and Leinaotabi from the underworld.[11][12][13]
Sakok Lamlen	A sequel to Leithak Leikharol.[14]

Mythical beings

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

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