| Grouping | legendary creature |
|---|---|
| Similar entities | Roc (mythology), Phoenix (mythology) |
| Folklore | Meitei folklore (Manipuri folklore) |
| First attested | 2nd-3rd century AD (mentioned in the Tutenglon) |
| Other name(s) | |
| Country |
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| Region | Kangleipak (Meitei for 'Manipur') |
Kakyen (Meitei: /kwāk kak-yen mī-ngam-ba/), also spelled as Kakyel (Meitei: /kwāk kak-yel mī-ngam-ba/), is a legendary creature in Meitei mythology and folklore of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur).
In popular culture edit
- The Tales of Kanglei Throne, an English language book by Linthoi Chanu