Articles
Published 2019-01-30
Keywords
- Sangam literature,
- Hero stone,
- Tolkappiyam
How to Cite
V. Dhas, G. (2019). Worship of hero stone in the Sangam literature. International Research Journal of Tamil, 1(1), 59-65. https://doi.org/10.34256/irjt1914
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Abstract
The memorial pillar (Hero stone), which is erected in memory of the warrior was described by Tolkappiyam and also it defines the worship of the warrior, the name and the heroic deeds of the warrior. Its specialties are studied here.
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