Lai Khutshangbi
Lai Khutshangbi (/laai-khoot-shaang-bee/) is a demoness (hingchabi) in Meitei mythology and folklore of Antique Kangleipak (Ancient Manipur). She has very long hands. The word "Lai" means "deity or divinity," "Khut" means "hand," and "Sangbi" or "Shangbi" means "long" in Manipuri (Meitei). The legend says that when she walks, her long hands touch the ground. Her fingers are as sharp as thorns. She has a large mouth with a long tongue. Her appearance is very frightening.
Lai Khutshangbi, the long handed demoness. | |
| Grouping | Mythology |
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| Sub grouping | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) |
| Similar entities | Yenakha Paodabi, Keibu Keioiba |
| Family | Hingchabi (demoness) |
| Folklore | Meitei folklore (Manipuri folklore) |
| Other name(s) | Lai Khutsangbi |
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| Region | Manipur |
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