Eteima Mathu | Naba Story
Nganu falls gravely ill. The Maiba (priest) diagnoses a Mathum —a spiritual snare. The god of the nearby Heibok (hill) has taken a liking to the child. The cure is impossible: Eteima Mathu must bring the dew from the peak of seven specific bamboo shoots at the exact moment the Taoroinai (celestial serpent) drinks the moonlight.
Further exploration could focus on an academic analysis of folk taboos in Southeast Asia or how contemporary literature in the region addresses other sensitive social issues. eteima mathu naba story























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