Byatta
human_specialist earth Burmese single tradition · 2
Byatta was a mythical person of Indian descent endowed with supernatural powers upon consumption of an inanimate Zawgyi (Burmese alchemist). He was ordered by King Anawrahta to fetch flowers from Mount Popa and fell in love with Mei Wunna, fathering two sons with her.
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When
- First attested
- 1000 CE
- Attested period
- 1000 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Associated with King Anawrahta of Bagan's reign.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Ma Shwe U, Shwe Hpyin brothers
- parent of
- Shwe Hpyin Gyi, Shwe Hpyin Nyidaw, Shwe Hpyin Naungdaw
- consort of
- Mei Wunna, Me Wunna, Popa Medaw
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Byatta, a mythical person of Indian descent endowed with supernatural powers... fell in love with Mei Wunna and eventually conceived the two brothers.”
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“Shwe Hpyin Gyi's father, Byatta, is believed to have been an Indian Muslim.”
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