Kakyen

English

Kakyen Mingamba - swallowing Meitei Elder Prince Yoimongba in front of Younger Prince Taothingmang

Etymology

From Manipuri ꯀꯛꯌꯦꯟ (kakyen).

Noun

Kakyen (plural Kakyens)

1. (Meitei mythology) A tyrannical monstrous gigantic colossal cannibalistic mythical bird that was killed by Meitei princes, Yoimongba and Taothingmang, with the help of mother goddess Leimarel.

Alternative names

• Kakyel