Puranaanooru 98 – Like the God of Death
Sangam Lit
English - February 07, 2023 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MB - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsBooks Arts History Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In this episode, we perceive the mindset of enemy kings, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 98, penned about the Velir king Athiyamaan Nedumaan Anji by the poet Avvaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'King's victory' and narrates the consequences of the king's decision to battle.