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Also known as Heloi

A Helloi or Heloi is a female nature spirit in Meitei mythology, folklore and religion. Hellois are often depicted in the forms of beautiful young women. They are often associated with seduction of men. They are the most powerful among the female spirits. They can cause diseases. The hellois are often known for their charming beauty, ecological balance and seduction of males. Hellois are sometimes seen as evil spirits in the forms of beautiful maidens.

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Seven
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Meitei
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Helloi
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Female nature spirit
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Seven Hellois peeping at a young man
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Heloi Lam Leima
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Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism)
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Forests, lakes, mountains, heaven
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  • In Meitei mythology
  • In Meitei religion
  • Hellois and Hingchabis
  • In popular culture
  • See also
  • References
  • Bibliography
  • External links

A Helloi or Heloi is a female nature spirit in Meitei mythology, folklore and religion. Hellois are often depicted in the forms of beautiful young women. They are often associated with seduction of men. They are the most powerful among the female spirits. They can cause diseases. The hellois are often known for their charming beauty, ecological balance and seduction of males. Hellois are sometimes seen as evil spirits in the forms of beautiful maidens.

are the seven sisters. They stay in the thick bushes or dark and dense forests. They also live in other places of wilderness like rivers and meadows.

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