elder sister
nature_spirit mountain Burmese single tradition · 1
The elder sister was one of two guardian spirits who originally resided on Mount Pyapon. She allowed her younger sister Me Phyu to experience human life on the condition of a vow never to marry. After Me Phyu broke her vow, the elder sister reclaimed her life, appointed Me Phyu as mountain guardian, and was subsequently released from existence as a nat to ascend to a higher realm.
Relationships
- sibling of
- Me Phyu
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“According to this account, two sisters originally resided there as guardian spirits. The younger sister, Me Phyu, wished to experience life in the human realm. The elder sister agreed but required a solemn vow that Me Phyu would never marry.”
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