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Milhiem
The Milhiems〔 〕 are an ethnic group living in parts of Northeast India and Myanmar. Some writers refer to them as Milhem, Meriem, Mirem, Marrem or Miriam. They belong to the "Old Kuki tribes" of Manipur. The Milhiems believe that they descend from a common ancestor who came from a cave which they call Khul. Their history is based on oral tradition, folklore and myth handed down from one generation to the next. Their society is organised into clans and subclans. The village is the highest unit of society and lands belong to the village chief, who is considered the head of their clan or subclan. Some Milhiem clans and subclans are scattered among other Old Kuki tribes such as the Chothe, Purum, Koireng, Kom, Lamkang, Aimol, Maring, Tarao, Vaiphei, Paite, Lusei and also among the Thadou-kuki tribe.
==Origin==
Milhiems claim to originate from a cave which they refer to as Khur. According to their folklore and myths, their ancestor Hangmi,〔T.S. Goswami (1985). ''Kuki Life and Lore''. p. 234〕 born of Vumchom, went out from Khul with his followers after killing the serpent Gulhiemnu, keeper and guardian of the cave opening. Hangmi (sometimes referred to as Hangmang), Bepa, Shongthu and the Priest (and Chief as well) Zahong were all members of the group that came out from Khul. In the days of yore, the Chief used to took up the role of a priest as well. Hangmi is the ancestor of the Lupho, Lupheng and Misao clans. Shongthu is the ancestor of the Doungel, Hangsing, Chongloi, Haokip, Kipgen, Guite and Thadou clans. And the great Chief of the Kuki people is Zahong (Ahongba), who is the ancestor of the Neitham (Nei-In-thampui/Thamthu), Buite, Suantak and Khaute clans. The three ancestors represent separate and distinct genealogies.
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