Keibu Keioiba
Keibu Keioiba, also known as Kabui Keioiba, is a mythical creature with the head of a tiger and the body of a human in the Meitei mythology and folklore of Manipur. According to legend, he was once a skilful priest named Kabui Salang Maiba. He used witchcraft to turn himself into a ferocious tiger. As punishment of his pride, he could not completely turn back to his original human form.
A life-size statue of Keibu Keioiba in the Menjor Multipurpose Research Centre and Unity Park, Khangabok | |
| Grouping | monster |
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| Folklore | Meitei folk tale |
| Other name(s) | Kabui Salang Maiba |
| Country | India |
| Region | Manipur |
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Keibu Keioiba trying to devour the old woman. | |
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| Created by | Bhumenjoy Konsam |
| Voiced by | Bishwamittra |
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| Alias | Kabui Salang Maiba |
| Species | man with the head of a tiger |
| Spouse | Thabaton |
| Origin | Manipur |
| Nationality | Indian |
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