Shapi Leima
| Shapi Leima | |
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Goddess ofrodents | |
| Member ofLairembis | |
 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 |
| Genealogy | |
| Parents | Salailen(Soraren) |
| Siblings | Khunu LeimaandNganu Leima |
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Shapi Leima(Shabi Leima) orSapi Leima(Sabi Leima) is the goddess ofrodentsinMeitei mythologyandreligion.She is a sister of goddessesKhunu LeimaandNganu Leima.Legend says that all three sisters married the same mortal man.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Description
[edit]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
[edit]- Ireima(Ereima), Meitei goddess of water
- Leimarel (Leimalel),Meitei goddess of earth
- Ngaleima,Meitei goddess of fish
- Phouoibi(Phouleima), Meitei goddess of agricultural crops
- Thumleima,Meitei goddess of salt
References
[edit]- ^Tal Taret(in Manipuri). 2006. p. 39 – via archive.org.
- ^abTal Taret(in Manipuri). 2006. p. 48 – via archive.org.
- ^abManipuri Phungawari(in Manipuri). 2014. p. 203 – via archive.org.
- ^Regunathan, Sudhamahi (2005).Folk Tales of the North-East.Children's Book Trust.ISBN978-81-7011-967-8.
- ^Singh, Moirangthem Kirti (1993).Folk Culture of Manipur.Manas Publications.ISBN978-81-7049-063-0.
- ^Eben Mayogee Leipareng(in Manipuri). 1995. p. 107 – via archive.org.
Bibliography
[edit]- 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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Look upShapi Leimain Wiktionary, the free dictionary.