Uchek Langmeitong

The story of Uchek Langmeitong (Uchek Langmeidong) or Chekla Langmeitong (Chekla Langmeidong) is a Meitei folktale of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). 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.

Uchek Langmeitong
(Chekla Langmeitong)
"Hayainu" as the "Uchek Langmeitong" flying high up the sky
Folk tale
NameUchek Langmeitong
(Chekla Langmeitong)
Also known as
  • Uchek Langmeidong
  • Chekla Langmeitong
  • Cheklaa Langmeidong
MythologyMeitei mythology (Manipuri mythology)
CountryAncient Kangleipak (early Manipur)
RegionManipur
RelatedMeitei folklore (Manipuri folklore)
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