Elicitation on person marking. Recorded in Balisor, Silchar, Assam, India.

Consent and speaker background of Jeremy Aimol including education, languages spoken, and places lived. Recorded in Balisor, Silchar, Assam, India.

Elicitation on verb stem alternation. Recorded in Balisor, Silchar, Assam, India.

Elicitation on verb stem alternation. Recorded in Old Bagbahar.

Consent and speaker background of Linda Saihriem including education, languages spoken, and places lived. Recorded in Old Bagbahar.

Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Tuidoithoina used for sickness caused by visiting water bodies, such as lakes, rivers, or ponds. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.

Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Kilhalho used to avert misfortune caused by bad dreams. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.

Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Khopichanglhakou used for inviting the spirit of the paddy to come upon the village and grant a bountiful harvest. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.

Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Joulangthoina used for healing a sick person who becomes mad after going to the forest. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.

Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Gamlahlen used for healing the sudden, severe sickness believed to be inflicted by the spirits of the forests. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.

Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Daaiphu used to avoid the anger of the spirits who live in lakes, forests, and fields. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.

Houjahen Haokip recites two versions of the ritual called Changlhakou used for inviting the spirit of the paddy upon the village. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.

Houjahen Haokip describes the activities and rituals of the Changkut festival which celebrates the paddy and harvest. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording.

Houjahen Haokip performs a ritual called Hunbol used for health and prosperity. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording.

Joujam Haokip tells the traditional narrative 'Thasie pute' about a lazy grandfather and his grandson. She is a literate female Thadou speaker from Lhanjang village in Churachandpur district, Manipur. She is among the youngest Thadou storytellers, around 18 years old at the time of recording.

Joujam Haokip tells the traditional narrative 'Sakhimalte' involving deer meat. She is a female Thadou speaker from Lhanjang village in Churachandpur district, Manipur. She is among the youngest Thadou storytellers, around 18 years old at the time of recording.

Phalthing Haokip tells the story of a beautiful lady called Lenchonghoi who lived with her seven brothers. In the story, a wicked man called Khalbompu tries to take away Lenchonghoi to be his wife. She is from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), and speaks Manipuri in addition to Thadou. She is around 83 years old at the time of recording.

Phalting Haokip tells a traditional narrative about Mainouloute. In this story, a family gets fruits from their garden and their family members transform into birds. She is a female Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 83 years old at the time of recording.

Phalthing Haokip tells the story of a beautiful lady called Lenchonghoi who lived with her seven brothers. In the story, a wicked man called Khalbompu tries to take away Lenchonghoi to be his wife. She is from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), and speaks Manipuri in addition to Thadou. She is around 83 years old at the time of recording.

Chorpeichim Ranglong tells the story of Sakmatenu. She is a female Ranglong speaker living in Zuvichera village, around 60 years old at the time of recording.

Zeisingzong Ranglong, a male speaker from the Barak Valley (currently living in Zuvichera village) tells the story of Ralngam. In this story, Ralngam learns magic and searches for his father. Zeisingzong is 84 at the time of recording and is also a speaker of Bengali.

Zeisingzong Ranglong, a male Ranglong speaker from the Barak Valley (currently living in Zuvichera) tells how the Ranglong came to inhabit Zuvichera village. He is 84 at the time of recording and is also a speaker of Bengali.

Veninei Haokip tells the immortal love story of two lovers, Khupting and Ngambom. She is a female Thadou speaker from Lambung village in Tamenglong district of Manipur, around 80 years old at the time of recording.

Zeisingzong Ranglong tells the traditional narrative of Kaikongtepa. Zeisingzong is a male Ranglong speaker from the Barak Valley (currently living in Zuvichera village), around 84 years old at the time of recording. He is also a speaker of Bengali.