Khuyol Haoba and Yaithing Konu

The ancient legend of Khuyol Haoba and Yaithing Konu (Meitei: Haoba-Konu) is one of the epic cycles of incarnations of Meitei mythology and folklore, that is originated from Moirang kingdom of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). It concerns the fateful love of Khuyol Haoba (Old Manipuri: Khuyol Haopa), an orphan man, for the beautiful Yaithing Konu. Khuyol Haoba was the son of late Khundouremba (Old Manipuri: Khuntoulempa), a court official of Moirang. Yaithing Konu was the daughter of Luwang Huiningsumba (Old Manipuri: Luwang Huiningsumpa), an influential nobleman of Moirang.

The story of Khuyol Haoba and Yaithing Konu
Folk tale
NameThe story of Khuyol Haoba and Yaithing Konu
Also known asMeitei: Haoba Konu
Aarne–Thompson groupingno
MythologyMeitei mythology (Manipuri mythology)
Country Ancient Kangleipak (historical)
 India (present)
RegionMoirang, Manipur
Origin DateDuring the reign of King Iwang Puriklai Sana Lakhwa (185-236)
RelatedMeitei folklore (Manipuri folklore),
Meitei literature (Manipuri literature)
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