Uchek Langmeitong
| Uchek Langmeitong (Chekla Langmeitong) | |
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"Hayainu" as the "Uchek Langmeitong" flying high up the sky | |
| Folk tale | |
| Name | Uchek Langmeitong (Chekla Langmeitong) |
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| Mythology | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) |
| Country | Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur) |
| Region | Manipur |
| Related | Meitei folklore (Manipuri folklore) |
The story of Uchek Langmeitong (Uchek Langmeidong) or Chekla Langmeitong (Chekla Langmeidong) is a Meitei folktale of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). It is the story of a girl named "Hayainu" (alias Nongdam Atombi) who turned herself into a Langmeitong (Meitei for 'hornbill bird') as she was unable to suffer the ill treatments of her cruel stepmother.