Nat Tha Mee Info

Dictionary of Art and Artists (Burma)—Part 1 of 4 - Project MUSE

In Myanmar's spiritual landscape, nats are god-like spirits worshipped alongside Buddhism. While the "37 Great Nats" are historical or legendary figures who died tragic deaths, the Nat Tha Mee typically belongs to the celestial realms (Deva) or nature-based spirits. Nat Tha Mee

: Master painters like Saya Chone and Saya Aye frequently depicted Nat Tha Mee in "jataka" (stories of the Buddha's past lives) or as decorative elements in royal coronation regalia. Dictionary of Art and Artists (Burma)—Part 1 of