Haosi Namoinu is a character in Meitei mythology and folklore of Kangleipak in India. After being mistreated by her stepmother, she transforms into a cicada (or cricket, depending on the version) and flies away from the human world.
Story She was the only daughter of Lady Pokmabi Laoshigam Chanu and Lord Senbi Loikenba. Her father was a minister of Ancient Moirang, in charge of collecting tributes from the land of Kabo (present day Western Myanmar).
After Haosi Namoinu's mother's untimely death, her father remarried to Nganurol Laoshigam Chanu (Loisingam Chanu), her mother's sister. Spending a few days happily, Senbi Loikenba left for Kabo on the King's errand and during his absence, Haosi Namoinu was harshly treated by her stepmother. She was not allowed to go outside and play with her friends. She had to work as hard as she could to satisfy her stepmother. She was forced to husk rice, cook food, and serve it. Despite this, she uttered no lamentation. Haosi Namoinu's stepmother told her that if she wanted to join the feast (spring festival), she had to go to the maternal grandparents' house and bring a load of paddy rice (un-husked rice). She did so, but her stepmother was still not satisfied, and struck her head with a cookery utensil. Having been deprived of all youthful delights, the girl transformed herself into a , or cricket in some versions, with her clothes as wings and feathers, and flew away with ravishing tears.
In ancient texts Khongjomnubi Nonggarol The story of lady Haosi Namoinu is mentioned in the Khongjomnubi Nongarol as one of its two content stories. The following is a passage from the text:
Hāosi Nāmoinu Other than the Khongjomnubi Nongarol, another ancient treatise named "Hāosi Nāmoinu", tells the story of lady Haosi Namoinu. The following is a quote from the text, describing the ethos of the people:
See also Cicadas in mythology List of Meitei folktales Khongjomnubi Nongarol Sandrembi Chaisra Uchek Langmeidong
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Haosie Namoinu Meiteirol Ariba A Human turning Harinongnang