Critically Endangered in Nature but Abundant in Folklore: Legends of Tigers in Manipur

This paper makes a critical analysis of how tigers are represented as evil beings in the Meitei folklore in Manipur, that further narratively produces them as a favourite prey for hunting within a historical context - local kings, and then British officers, and poachers who demonstrated their valour...

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Main Author: Lisam, Sophia (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Univ. 2021
In: Nidān
Year: 2021, Volume: 6, Issue: 2, Pages: 30-41
Further subjects:B Nature
B Meitei
B Wildlife
B Manipur
B Endangered
B Tiger
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