Dragons in Meitei mythology
Dragons in Meitei mythology (Kanglei mythology) play a significant role.
Lists
Here is a list of the dragons in the Kanglei mythology:
Pakhangba
Pakhangba, the great dragon lord and is one of the most appeared characters in Meitei mythology. He is the protector of the Earth and the Universe. He's the destroyer of evils.[1]
Nongshaba
Nongshaba aka Kangla Sha is a great dragon, which is assumed to be the protector of the Kangla Palace.[citation needed]
Poubi Lai
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Poubi Lai is a dragon, who ruled its tyranny in the periphery of the Loktak lake.[2][3]
Chothe Thangwai Pakhangba
Chothe Thangwai Pakhangba is a dragon Lord of the Chothe and the Meitei people of Manipur.
Salailen Sidaba
Salailen Sidaba is the great dragon Lord, who is the creator of the entire Universe. He is the father of Lord Pakhangba. Legend says he could assume both human as well as dragon figures.[4]
Khamlangba
Khamlangba is the near cousin of Lord Pakhangba, he is a God of iron and other metal industries.
Loktak Maru Sidaba
Loktak Maru Sidaba is the great dragon Lord of Loktak lake, he is the Guardian of the lake and it's periphery.
Samurou Lakpa
Samurou Lakpa is the dragon Lord, who is also an incarnation of Lord Pakhangba.
Lujeng Pakhangba
Lujeng Pakhangba is the dragon Lord, who is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Pakhangba
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See also
References
- ^ "The Manipuri Lais". manipuri.itgo.com. Retrieved Dec 11, 2020.
- ^ "The story of a giant python called Poubi Lai..." The Hindu. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
- ^ The Pioneer. "'Story of a Giant Poubi lai' show begins on Jan 7". dailypioneer.com. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
- ^ "The Manipuri Lais". manipuri.itgo.com. Retrieved Dec 11, 2020.