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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
Goddess of rodents
Member of Lairembis
Other names
  • Sapi Leima
  • Shabi Leima
  • Shabireima
  • Sabi Leima
  • Sabireima
AffiliationMeitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism)
Animalsrodents
Symbolsrodents
GenderFemale
RegionManipur, Northeast India
Ethnic groupMeitei ethnicity
FestivalsLai Haraoba
Genealogy
ParentsSalailen (Soraren)
SiblingsKhunu Leima and Nganu Leima

Description

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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

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References

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  1. ↑ Tal Taret (in Manipuri). 2006. p. 39 – via archive.org.
  2. 1 2 Tal Taret (in Manipuri). 2006. p. 48 – via archive.org.
  3. 1 2 Manipuri Phungawari (in Manipuri). 2014. p. 203 – via archive.org.
  4. ↑ Regunathan, Sudhamahi (2005). Folk Tales of the North-East. Children's Book Trust. ISBN 978-81-7011-967-8.
  5. ↑ Singh, Moirangthem Kirti (1993). Folk Culture of Manipur. Manas Publications. ISBN 978-81-7049-063-0.
  6. ↑ Eben Mayogee Leipareng (in Manipuri). 1995. p. 107 – via archive.org.

Bibliography

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  • Glimpses of Manipuri Culture - Dr. Yumlembam Gopi Devi
  • The History of Manipur: An early period - Wahengbam Ibohal Singh · 1986
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