Keibu Keioiba

Keibu Keioiba
A life-size statue of Keibu Keioiba in the Menjor Multipurpose Research Centre and Unity Park, Khangabok
Creature information
Other name(s)Kabui Salang Maiba
Groupingmonster
Similar entities
FolkloreMeitei folk tale
Origin
CountryIndia
RegionManipur
Keibu Keioiba
Keibu Keioiba trying to devour the old woman.
First appearance
Created byBhumenjoy Konsam
Voiced byBishwamittra
In-universe information
AliasKabui Salang Maiba
Speciesman with the head of a tiger
SpouseThabaton
OriginManipur
NationalityIndian

Keibu Keioiba, also known as Kabui Keioiba, is a mythical creature with the head of a tiger and the body of a human in the Meitei mythology and folklore of Manipur. According to legend, he was once a skilful priest named Kabui Salang Maiba. He used witchcraft to turn himself into a ferocious tiger. As punishment of his pride, he could not completely turn back to his original human form.

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