Umang Lai | |
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Sylvan deities of forests and woods | |
Member of Meitei deities | |
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Affiliation | Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism) |
Abodes | Forests, woods and woodlands |
Number | More than 360 |
Texts | Umang Lai Khunthok Puya |
Region | Manipur |
Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
Equivalents | |
Greek equivalent | Pan |
Roman equivalent | Faunus |
Slavic equivalent | Leshy |
The Umang Lai (/oo-mang laai/) is a class of deities which dwell in the forests in Meitei mythology, folklore and religion.[1][2] The term "Umang" means "forest" and "Lai" means "deity" in Meitei language (Manipuri language).[2] The cults of these deities vary from community to community.[2]