Numit Kappa
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Numit Kappa (Manipuri: ꯅꯨꯃꯤꯠ ꯀꯥꯞꯄ)[2] is an ancient Meitei language mythological epic literary work.[3] The work is believed to be written around or before 33 AD.[4] It is written in the form of partial poetry and partial prose.[5][6]
Further information: List of epics in Meitei language
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Author | Unknown |
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Country | Kangleipak (historical) India (current) |
Language | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
Subject | Meitei literature (Manipuri literature) |
Genre | Epic poetry |
The Story is based on the shooting of one of the two Suns to create Night[1] |
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The epic work is still considered to be the oldest known epic account in Meitei literature.[7]