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Shapi Leima (Shabi Leima) or Sapi Leima (Sabi Leima) is the goddess of rodents in Meitei mythology and religion. She is a sister of goddesses Khunu Leima and Nganu Leima. Legend says that all three sisters married the same mortal man.




Description


Shapi Leima (Shabi Leima) is described as the mistress of all the rodents of the world. At any time, she could summon all the rodents at any place she wishes. She is the youngest daughter of the god Salailen (alias Soraren).




See also


Ireima (Ereima), Meitei goddess of water
Leimarel (Leimalel), Meitei goddess of earth
Ngaleima, Meitei goddess of fish
Phouoibi (Phouleima), Meitei goddess of agricultural crops
Thumleima, Meitei goddess of salt




References






Bibliography


Glimpses of Manipuri Culture - Dr. Yumlembam Gopi Devi
The History of Manipur: An early period - Wahengbam Ibohal Singh · 1986




External links



"The Widow's Son :: Lukhrabi Macha Fungawari Singbul by B. Jayantakumar Sharma". e-pao.net.

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• Shapi Leima
• Irai Leima
• Nongthang Leima
• Meitei culture
• Nganu Leima
• List of goddesses
• Yumjao Leima
• Khunu Leima
• Pākhangbā
• Nongshāba