| Type: | Meitei |
| Shapi Leima | |
| Deity Of: | Goddess of rodents |
| Member Of: | Lairembis |
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| Affiliation: | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
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| Animals: | rodents |
| Symbols: | rodents |
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| Parents: | Salailen (Soraren) |
| Siblings: | Khunu Leima and Nganu Leima |
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| Gender: | Female |
| Region: | Manipur, Northeast India |
| Ethnic Group: | Meitei ethnicity |
Shapi Leima (Shabi Leima) or Sapi Leima (Sabi Leima) is the goddess of rodents in Meitei mythology and religion. She is a sister of goddesses Khunu Leima and Nganu Leima. Legend says that all three sisters married the same mortal man.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Shapi Leima (Shabi Leima) is described as the mistress of all the rodents of the world. At any time, she could summon all the rodents at any place she wishes. She is the youngest daughter of the god Salailen (alias Soraren).