Pathuppattu
Pathuppattu, meaning "The Ten Idylls," is a seminal work of Sangam literature, composed in Tamil. It is one of the eight anthologies within the Ettuttokai, a collection of classical Tamil poems. The collection comprises ten long poems, each dealing with themes of love and war, central to the Sangam poetic tradition. The poems are attributed to various poets, though their precise historical identities are debated.
The subject matter of Pathuppattu is broadly categorized into two main types of poetry: Akam (inner life,
The language of Pathuppattu is characterized by its elegance and rich imagery. The poems provide invaluable