The Shepherds of the Sangam Age - Ethnographic View

Abstract

Humans lived in mountains and caves in the early days of human history. Later, due to the increase in population, they went to the forest edifice of Mullai land. They domesticated and reared animals like buffalo, cows, and goats for the needs of their lives. Since sheep and cattle are multiplying rapidly in this land, they should have stayed there and established their lives. Therefore, it can be said that Mullai land shepherd communities were formed there. The fact that Mullai land was the abode of the gods under the banyan tree and near the water resources indicates that these places were places of worship. Only Mullaikali speaks of embracing bulls as a symbol of the tradition of the people of Mullai land. It can be seen that there was a custom of marrying the shepherds of Mullai land. This article is aimed at examining the way in which they lived in harmony with their lives by considering cattle as wealth.