Kao (bull)
Kao (Meitei pronunciation: /káo/) is a legendary divine bull captured by Khuman Khamba in Meitei mythology and folklore of ancient Moirang realm. It appears in the legend of Kao Phaba (Old Manipuri: Kau Phaapa), also known as Khambana Kao Phaba (Old Manipuri: Khampana Kao Phaapa) of the Khamba Thoibi epic.
Kao being captured by Khuman Khamba | |
| Grouping | Legendary creature |
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| Sub grouping | Meitei legendary creatures |
| Folklore | Meitei folklore (Manipuri folklore) |
| Other name(s) | Kau, Kaw, Cao, Cau, Caw, Cow |
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| Region | Moirang, Manipur |
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