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Hills and mountains in Meitei culture

Have you ever seen a hill or mountain? They're really big bumps that stick up above the ground! In the Meitei culture, hills and mountains are very important because they represent different things.

A hill is like a little bump on the ground. People in the Meitei culture think that hills protect them from bad spirits and keep them safe. They also believe that hills are where the spirits of their ancestors live. That's why they build their homes near hills, so they can be close to their ancestors.

Now, a mountain is like a super big hill that stretches high up into the sky! People in the Meitei culture believe that mountains are the homes of their gods and goddesses. They think that the gods and goddesses watch over them from the mountains, keeping them safe and happy.

Both hills and mountains are really important to the Meitei culture because they help them feel connected to their ancestors and their gods and goddesses. So, they treat them with respect and honor them by taking care of the natural environment around them.