Title: Era Lorae (Wax Lady)

Language: Lotha

Description: This is a cherished Lotha folktale that has been lovingly passed down through countless generations. Overtime , it has become so deeply rooted in the community that it has even given rise to an idiom still used today. Era Loroe remains one of the most beloved stories, studied in schools and remembered with pride. At its heart, the tale speaks of a girl who melts like candle wax when struck by the sun.

Format & Duration: 6 mins, 06 seconds
Date of Recording: 9/8/2025
Date of Upload: 30 September 2025
Performer: Zachunglo J Patton
Creator: Yongdiba Sangtam
Publisher: Tetso College, Dimapur
Note: This folklore is orally passed down from generations to generations with hardly any written record . Its survival makes it truly magnificent and unique, as it continues to be preserved and retold even in the 21st century.It serves as timeless bond between grandparents and today’s children, like a bridge connecting the past with the present.

Cite this work

Sangtam, Yongdiba   . 2025  . Era Lorae (Wax Lady)  .   (Narrated by Zachunglo J Patton )  . Sovima: NEIIPA, Tetso College  . (https://neiipa.in/audio/era-lorae-wax-lady/)  . Accessed: (08-Oct-2025)