Grouping | Legendary creatures |
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Sub grouping | Dragon |
Folklore | Meitei folklore (Manipuri folklore) |
Other name(s) | Poupi Lai, Paubi Lai, Paupi Lai, Poubi Loi, Poupi Loi, Paubi Loi, Paupi Loi, Poubirai, Paubirai, Poubiroi, Pauburoi |
Country | India |
Region | Manipur |
"Poubi Lai" also known as "Paubi Loi", was an ancient dragon python, who dwelled in the Loktak Lake of Manipur, in Meitei mythology and folklore.[1][2][3] It is also refered to as "Loch Ness Monster of Manipur".[4]