Meitei mythology
Meitei mythology 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.
Textual sources
Mythical narration plays an integral role in nearly every genre of Meitei 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 |
| Konthoujam Nongarol | Legends of Konthoujam Tampha Lairembi |
| Leishemlon | Creation myth |
| Leithak Leikharol | The creation of the world, genealogy of kings, moral teachings and mythology |
| Panthoibi Khongul | Romantic adventures of the Goddess Panthoibi and the God Nongpok Ningthou |
| Phouoibi Waron | Legends of the multitude of loves of Goddess Phouoibi |
| Poireiton Khunthok | Legend of the human civilization on earth led by Poireiton and Leinaotabi from the underworld. |
| Sakok Lamlen | A sequel to Leithak Leikharol. |