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Pathian is considered the supreme God who created the world and all that there is in it. The tribal Mizos worshipped
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are benevolent spirits who have never caused harm to people but rather help in their difficulties. They are thought to live in high places, such as mountains or hills. Khuavang are a symbol of kindness and abundance. It is believed that the
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is a spirit that was dark in colour and colossal in size. It was believed to cause humans to suffer from insanity and epilepsy. Convulsions or spasms in children were also thought to be caused by the "phung's" displeasure.
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Mizos believed in the existence of malevolent evil spirits who were believed to cause human misery, suffering, and misfortunes. Numerous spirits were mentioned in accordance with their abodes.
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