Meitei mythology (or Manipuri mythology) (Meitei: Meitei Mi Lai Tingi Wari) 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.
[1][2] Mythical narration plays an integral role in nearly every genre of Meitei literature (Manipuri literature).
Some of the best known literary sources are: Mythical beings include gods, goddesses, mythical creatures and many others.