Thabaton

This article is about a character in Meitei folklore. For the Meitei language lullaby, see Thabungton. For eponymous Meitei language film series, see Thabaton (film series).
This article is about a lady kidnapped by a tiger-man. For the lady attacked by a tiger in Meitei folklore, see Kumcha Lempi.

Thabaton
Lady with seven brothers
Lady Thabaton and her suitor Keibu Keioiba
Other namesThabaaton, Thaba, Thabaa
Meiteiꯊꯕꯥꯇꯣꯟ
AffiliationMeitei mythology and Meitei folklore
Genderfemale
RegionKangleipak (Meitei for 'Manipur')
Ethnic groupMeitei people
Genealogy
Siblings7 brothers
ConsortKeibu Keioiba

Thabaton, lovingly called as Thaba, is a woman in Meitei mythology and folklore. She has seven older brothers who take care of her at any cost. She is kidnapped by Keibu Keioiba, a tiger-headed man, while her brothers are absent. After being held captive by the beast for some time, she is rescued by her brothers.

The story of Thabaton and Keibu Keioiba is considered a classic example of Meitei folklore.


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