Dravidian Epics and the Battlefield
திராவிடக் காப்பியமும் போர்களமும்
Keywords:
Dravidian epics, War narratives, Tamil literature, Heroic ideals, Ethics and valor, Cultural studies, Literary analysis, Social values in literature, Tamil language studies, Historical literature
Abstract
This article explores the war-related concepts, heroic ideals, and social values depicted in Dravidian epics. It examines how warriors, battlefield ethics, justice, and moral virtues are represented in these literary works. The study also discusses the cultural and societal contexts of ancient Tamil society reflected in the epics. The aim is to highlight the literary and social significance of war narratives in Dravidian literature and their impact on moral and ethical discourse.
References
Pandian, S. (2001). Dravidian Epics and Social Culture. Chennai: Tamil Book House.
Selvaraj, K. (2010). Tamil Epics: War Concepts and Heroic Ideals. Coimbatore: Poo. Sa. Ko. Publications.
Ramasamy, P. (2015). Battlefield and Literature: A Study in Tamil. Chennai: Ilanilai Education Press.
Manikandan, P. (2026). Dravidian Epics and the Battlefield. Poo. Sa. Ko. Arts & Science College, Coimbatore. (Original Research Article)
Nagarajan, S. (2012). History of Tamil Literature. Chennai: Kalvikkazagam.
Selvaraj, K. (2010). Tamil Epics: War Concepts and Heroic Ideals. Coimbatore: Poo. Sa. Ko. Publications.
Ramasamy, P. (2015). Battlefield and Literature: A Study in Tamil. Chennai: Ilanilai Education Press.
Manikandan, P. (2026). Dravidian Epics and the Battlefield. Poo. Sa. Ko. Arts & Science College, Coimbatore. (Original Research Article)
Nagarajan, S. (2012). History of Tamil Literature. Chennai: Kalvikkazagam.
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2018-04-01
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