Shapi Leima
Shapi Leima (Shabi Leima) or Sapi Leima (Sabi Leima) is the goddess of rodents in Meitei mythology and religion. She is a sister of goddesses Khunu Leima and Nganu Leima. Legend says that all three sisters married the same mortal man.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
| Shapi Leima | |
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Goddess of rodents | |
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Goddess Shapi Leima | |
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| Affiliation | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
| Animals | rodents |
| Symbols | rodents |
| Gender | Female |
| Region | Manipur, Northeast India |
| Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
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| Parents | Salailen (Soraren) |
| Siblings | Khunu Leima and Nganu Leima |
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Description
Shapi Leima (Shabi Leima) is described as the mistress of all the rodents of the world. At any time, she could summon all the rodents at any place she wishes. She is the youngest daughter of the god Salailen (alias Soraren).[2][3]
See also
References
- Tal Taret (in Manipuri). 2006. p. 39 – via archive.org.
- Tal Taret (in Manipuri). 2006. p. 48 – via archive.org.
- Manipuri Phungawari (in Manipuri). 2014. p. 203 – via archive.org.
- Regunathan, Sudhamahi (2005). Folk Tales of the North-East. Children's Book Trust. ISBN 978-81-7011-967-8.
- Singh, Moirangthem Kirti (1993). Folk Culture of Manipur. Manas Publications. ISBN 978-81-7049-063-0.
- Eben Mayogee Leipareng (in Manipuri). 1995. p. 107 – via archive.org.
Bibliography
- Glimpses of Manipuri Culture - Dr. Yumlembam Gopi Devi
- The History of Manipur: An early period - Wahengbam Ibohal Singh · 1986
External links
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