Uchek Langmeitong
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The story of Uchek Langmeitong (Uchek Langmeidong) or Chekla Langmeitong (Chekla Langmeidong) is a Meitei folktale of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur).[1][2] It is the story of a girl named "Hayainu" (alias Nongdam Atombi) who turned herself into a Langmeitong (Meitei for 'hornbill bird') as she was unable to suffer the ill treatments of her cruel stepmother.[3][1][2][4][5]
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Name | Uchek Langmeitong (Chekla Langmeitong) |
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Mythology | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) |
Country | Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur) |
Region | Manipur |
Related | Meitei folklore (Manipuri folklore) |
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