: Notably, traditional Burmese palace culture recognized 11 specific Nat Tha Mi who served as guardians for the royal white umbrellas ( hti ), symbols of sovereign power and spiritual purity.
(နတ်သမီး) refers to "spirit maidens" or celestial female deities in Burmese mythology and folk religion. While the broader term Nat refers to a diverse pantheon of spirits—ranging from nature spirits to deified historical figures—a Nat Tha Mi specifically embodies the feminine divine, often serving as a guardian, a celestial nymph, or a muse of the arts and learning. The Identity of Nat Tha Mi Nat Tha Mi
In Burmese cosmology, the world is populated by various classes of supernatural beings. The Nat Tha Mi represent the more benevolent and ethereal side of this spirit world: : Notably, traditional Burmese palace culture recognized 11
: Unlike the Nat Sein (spirits of those who died violent or tragic deaths), many Nat Tha Mi are viewed as higher-tier beings residing in the celestial realms (devas). The Identity of Nat Tha Mi In Burmese