Helloi

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Not to be confused with Helios.
Helloi
Female nature spirit[1]
Seven Hellois peeping at a young man
Other names
  • Heloi
  • Lam Leima
Affiliation
Salailen (Soraren) (father)
Equivalents
Greek equivalentNymphs,[2][3] Sirens
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A Helloi or Heloi is a female nature spirit in Meitei mythology, folklore and religion.[1][4] Hellois are often depicted in the forms of beautiful young women. They are often associated with seduction of men. They are the most powerful among the female spirits. They can cause diseases.[1][5] The hellois are often known for their charming beauty, ecological balance and seduction of males.[6] Hellois are sometimes seen as evil spirits in the forms of beautiful maidens.[7]

Helloi Taret (Meitei for 'Seven Hellois') are the seven sisters. They stay in the thick bushes or dark and dense forests.[8] They also live in other places of wilderness like rivers and meadows.[9]

In Meitei mythology

Hellois are one of the most common female spirits believed in

Thabal Chongba occasions are performed by both men and women.[11]

In Meitei religion

Helloi Oknaba (

bewitching people.[13]

The

faeces and some specially prepared ritual foods.[14]

Hellois and Hingchabis

Further information: Hingchabi

Hellois and

wandering spirits.[16] On the other hand, Hingchabis live inside some women. They exposed their supernatural powers into the bodies of the victims. They cause illness, mental sufferings, bad luck, and sometimes even death to the victims.[17][18]

In popular culture

See also

  • Lai Khutsangbi
  • Uchek Langmeidong

References

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  3. ^ Singh, Moirangthem Kirti (1998). Recent Researches in Oriental Indological Studies: Including Meiteilogy. Parimal Publications.
  4. ^ Chirom Rajketan Singh; Sadananda Mayanglambam (2013). A collection of Essays in Manipuri Folklore. p. 129.
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  6. ^ "Haloi Taret Dangerous Beauty Ecological Balance and Male Submission By Rubani Yumkhaibam". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
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  8. ^ The Anthropologist: International Journal of Contemporary and Applied Studies of Man. Kamla-Raj Enterprises. 2003.
  9. ^ Chirom Rajketan Singh; Sadananda Mayanglambam (2013). A collection of Essays in Manipuri Folklore. p. 129.
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  12. ^ Chirom Rajketan Singh; Sadananda Mayanglambam (2013). A collection of Essays in Manipuri Folklore. p. 129.
  13. ^ Chirom Rajketan Singh; Sadananda Mayanglambam (2013). A collection of Essays in Manipuri Folklore. p. 135.
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  19. ^ "LAIREMBIGEE ESHEI (SONG OF THE NYMPHS) – 21st Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2020". Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  20. ^ "HELLOY Between conscious and sub-consciousness: A film by G. Narayan Sharma". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  21. ^ "Dr. Hemogee Heloi (2013)". KLMDb. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  22. ^ Gurumayum, William. "When I was in BJP I was like Dr. Hemo of the Manipuri film Dr. Hemogi Helloi- O Joy". Imphal Times. Retrieved 2022-11-03.

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