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Thumleima
Meitei goddess of salt / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Thumbelina.
Noinu Thumleima (Meitei pronunciation: nói.nu tʰum.lə́i.mə) or Thumkhong Lairembi[2] (Old Manipuri: Thumkhong Lailempi) is the Meitei goddess of salt.
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Quick Facts Noinu Thumleima, Other names ...
Noinu Thumleima | |
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Goddess of salt and salt wells[1] | |
Member of Lairembis | |
Other names | Thumkhong Lairembi[2] |
Affiliation | Meitei mythology and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
Abodes | Salt brines |
Symbol | Salts |
Texts | Phouoibi Waron |
Gender | Female |
Region | Manipur |
Ethnic group | Meitei |
Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
Genealogy | |
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Equivalents | |
Greek equivalent | Amphitrite |
Roman equivalent | Salacia |
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