Lainaotabi (Old Manipuri: Lainaotapi) | |
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Goddess of charm, magic, sorcery, spell, weaving and witchcraft | |
Member of Lairembis | |
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Other names | Leima Leinaotabi |
Affiliation | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
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Gender | Female |
Region | Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur) |
Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
Consorts | |
Greek equivalent | Hecate |
Lainaotabi (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯢꯅꯥꯎꯇꯥꯕꯤ) or Leinaotabi (Meitei: ꯂꯩꯅꯥꯎꯇꯥꯕꯤ) is a goddess in ancient Meitei mythology and religion. She is the youngest wife of God Thongalel of the underworld kingdom (Meitei: Khamnung).[1] Thongalel sent her to be the wife of Poireiton, her brother-in-law. Lainaotabi gave birth to a son with Poireiton.[2][3][4] Her legend says she made the first clay pot.[5] She was worshipped by the people of Ashangbam clan.[6]