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Poubi Lai

Poubi Lai
Sculpture of Poubi Lai, displayed in the Quai Branly Museum, Paris, France in 2010.
GroupingLegendary creatures
Sub groupingDragon
Similar entitiesPakhangba, Nongshaba, Qilin, Chimera, Pixiu, Kangla Sha, Uchek Langmeidong, Lai Khutshangbi, Keibu Keioiba
FolkloreMeitei mythology (Manipuri mythology), Meitei folklore (Manipuri folklore)
Country
RegionManipur
HabitatLoktak lake

Poubi Lai was an ancient dragon python, who dwelled in the Loktak Lake of Manipur, in Meitei mythology and folklore.[1][2][3] It is also referred to as "Loch Ness Monster of Manipur".[4]

  1. ^ Verma, Shalini (2017). Common Errors in English. S. Chand Publishing. ISBN 978-93-85676-20-8.
  2. ^ Culture, India Department of (2002). Annual Report. Department of Culture.
  3. ^ "Story of a Giant Poubi lai". www.dailypioneer.com.
  4. ^ "Manipur's Loch Ness monster and other folktales at Wari-Jalsa storytelling fest". www.theweek.in.

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