Khoirentak tiger

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The Khoirentak tiger (Lua error in Module:Unicode_data at line 468: attempt to index field 'scripts' (a boolean value).) was a vicious monster in Meitei mythology that lived in Khoirentak a kom village. It was eventually killed by Khuman Khamba.[1][2][3][4] The tiger caused havoc to the people of the Khoirentak in Ancient Moirang, thereby becoming the "man eater" of the region. Finally, Khuman Khamba and Nongban were ordered by the king, to catch the beast.[1] In the first encounter, Nongban was killed by the tiger and at the final meet, Khuman Khamba successfully captured and killed it.[3][4] Finally, when he brought it to the capital city of Ancient Moirang, Thoibi was given to him, hand in marriage.[1]

Further reading

  • Singh, Rajkumar Mani (2002). Khwairakpam Chaoba Singh. Sahitya Akademi. p. 57. ISBN 978-81-260-1519-1.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 George, K.M. (1997). Masterpieces of Indian Literature: Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu & Urdu. National Book Trust. ISBN 978-81-237-1978-8.
  2. India. Office of the Registrar General (1962). Census of India, 1961. Manager of Publications.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Kumar, Satinder (2000). Encyclopaedia of South-Asian Tribes: The Kinnaura - The Korwa. Anmol Publications. ISBN 978-81-261-0517-5.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Sanajaoba, Naorem (1988). Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-543-2.

Meitei Manipuri Mythology & Folklore

Mythic Texts and Folktales:
Numit Kappa | Moirang Kangleirol | Moirang Shayon | Khamba Thoibi | Sandrembi Chaisra
Fungawari Singbul | Funga Wari
Divinities:
Maikei Ngaakpa Lais | Leimalel | Sanamahi
Emoinu | Panthoipi
Legendary Creatures:
Dragons | Helloi | Hingchabi | Keibu Keioiba | Khoirentak tiger | Samadon Ayangba | Uchek Langmeidong
Mythical and Sacred Places:
Lai Lamlen | Khamnung | Kangla | Mt. Koupalu | Nongmaiching Hills | Thangching Hills