"Edomcha Mathu Nabagi Wari" fits the archetype of the "Tower of Babel" or the Greek myth of Icarus. It illustrates Hubris (excessive pride). Edomcha’s strength and wealth blinded him to the reality of his human fragility. The story teaches that pride comes before a fall.
According to the laws of Meitei cosmology, when a human challenges the divine order, the deities (often represented as the supreme God or his emissaries) intervene to restore balance. The gods decided to punish Edomcha for his arrogance. edomcha mathu nabagi wari
In the context of Meitei society, this story is often told to children and young adults to instill humility. It acts as a social check against narcissism and the accumulation of arrogant power. "Edomcha Mathu Nabagi Wari" fits the archetype of