Kao (bull)

This article is about a bull in Meitei mythology. For the Japanese chemical and cosmetics company, see Kao Corporation. For other uses, see Kao (disambiguation).
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Kao
Kao being captured by Khuman Khamba
GroupingLegendary creature
Sub groupingMeitei legendary creatures
FolkloreMeitei folklore (Manipuri folklore)
Other name(s)Kau, Kaw, Cao, Cau, Caw, Cow
Country
RegionMoirang, Manipur
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Kao (Meitei pronunciation: /káo/[a]) is a legendary divine bull captured by Khuman Khamba in Meitei mythology and folklore of ancient Moirang realm. It appears in the legend of Kao Phaba (Old Manipuri: Kau Phaapa), also known as Khambana Kao Phaba (Old Manipuri: Khampana Kao Phaapa) of the Khamba Thoibi epic.[1][2][3][4]


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  2. ^ Singh, Arambam Sanatomba (18 June 2021). Ecotourism Development Ventures in Manipur: Green Skill Development and Livelihood Mission. Walnut Publication. ISBN 978-93-91145-59-0.
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  4. ^ Kaushal, Molly; Arts, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the (2001). Chanted Narratives: The Living "katha-vachana" Tradition. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts. p. 250. ISBN 978-81-246-0182-2.