Category: Burmese Mythology

Chiton Variations: SEIKTHA In Burmese demonology there is a type of demon known as a chiton that lives in groves, shrines, and trees. On occasion,…

Titha Jumma In Burmese mythology, a disciple of the Buddha. Titha Jumma and his brother Zaya Kumma were hatched from eggs left by a dragon…

Mahagir (Magaye) In Burmese mythology, a nat, or supernatural being, in whose honour a coconut is hung on a porch of every Burmese home. Mahagir…

Leippya In Burmese mythology, the soul materializing as a butterfly that hovers about the body of the dead. During life, if the soul leaves the…

Lan-yein and A-mong In Burmese mythology, a brother and sister who possessed a magic drum. The two were happy for a while until one day…

Ko Pala In Burmese mythology, a king who returned to life as a crab. Ko Pala was chosen king when the ruler of the valley…

In Burmese mythology, Hkun Ai is a heroic figure who became entwined with the mystical world of the Nagas, serpent-like beings that hold great significance…

In Burmese mythology, Apauk-kyit Lok is a significant figure responsible for introducing death into the world. Despite his advanced age, Apauk-kyit Lok had managed to…

Koumyoumin Lord of the Nine Towns ORIGIN: Shan CLASSIFICATION: Nat Koumyoumin is a regional Nat whose territory encompasses a large part of the area around…

Nats ORIGIN: Burma (Myanmar) The term Nat indicates “power” and names a vast variety of Burmese deities, including ancestral spirits and those of rivers, trees,…