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Yamata Amasung Keibu Keioiba (English: Yamata-no-Orochi and Keibu Keioiba) is a Meitei language play, written and directed by Heisnam Tomba. It was produced by the Kalakshetra Manipur. This play weaves together the folktales of the two legendary creatures, Yamata-no-Orochi of Japan and Keibu Keioiba of Manipur.




Background


Yamata-no-Orochi was a Japanese dragon the size of eight hills, with eight heads and eight tails. He has eaten seven of the beautiful Kushinada's sisters and is about to eat her when she is rescued by the god Susanoo. Meanwhile, Lady Thabaton is kidnapped by Keibu Keioiba, a mythical creature with the head of a tiger and the body of human. Thabaton's seven older brothers kill Keibu Keioiba and rescue her with the help of a wise old woman.
The play shows the qualities of sacrifice and endurance through the mythologies of Japan and Manipur. They are interwoven in such a way that the stories of the two hilltops could be narrated together.
According to Heisnam Tomba, the director of the play, the play attempts to capture the two different cultures and explore every possible interpretation. The play was an intercultural testing of stories, dance, music and performing traditional arts. It shows the modern day meaning of the rich folklore of both Japanese culture and Meitei culture.




Cast


Yamata-no-Orochi played by Maisnam Momocha
1st Keibu Keioiba played by Kshetrimayum Priyobrata
2nd Keibu Keioiba played by Pangambam Tyson Meitei
Susanoo played by Romario Thoudam Paona
Iben Hanubi (Old Grandmother) played by Kh. Sanjukta
Mapa (Father) played by Ahanthem Upendro Mangang
Mama (Mother) played by Huidrom Holina
Kushinada played by Roslin Akoijam Chanu
Thaba played by Thangjam Salini
Mithingai played by Guru Koken




See also


Japanese–Meitei cultural relations
Keibu Keioiba (Tiger Head)
Classicism in Meitei civilization
Intangible cultural heritage of Meitei civilization
Women in Meitei civilisation




References






External links


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• Keibu Keioiba
• Yamata Amasung Keibu Keioiba
• Susanoo-no-Mikoto
• Keibu Keioiba (film)
• Japanese–Meitei cultural relations
• Shinto in popular culture
• Thabaton
• Hojang Taret
• Bacchae (Thiyam play)
• Lairembigee Eshei