Phouoibi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Phouoibi |
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| Other names | Phouleima, Phoureima |
| Texts | PuYa |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
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| Siblings | Thumleima, Ngaleima and Ireima |
| Greek equivalent | Amphitrite |
Phouleima (Meitei: ꯐꯧꯂꯩꯃ) or Phouoibi (Meitei: ꯐꯧꯑꯣꯢꯕꯤ) is the goddess and the female personification of the paddy, rice and wealth in Manipuri mythology and religion. She is the lover of Akongjamba, a hero in ancient legend. But fate doesn't permit the lovers to unite. So, Phouoibi and Akongjamba reincarnated in the legend.
In popular culture
- "Phouoibi, the rice goddess", a bailad opera, was performed by the Laihui Ensemble in 2009, based on the mythical saga of the goddess.
- "Phouoibi Shayon", a 2017 mythology based Manipuri language feature movie was released, based on the story of goddess Phouoibi.
Images for kids
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Plan of the ceremony dedicated to goddess Phauwoibi, sketch drawn by Col. John Shakespear in 1913
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