Vol. 4 No. 4 (2022): Volume 4, Issue 4, Year 2022
Articles

A Study of Animal's Family Relationship Feelings in the Sangam Literature

Mohana A
Department of Tamil, Periyar University, Salem-636011, Tamil Nadu, India
Devanan R
Department of Tamil, Periyar University, Salem-636011, Tamil Nadu, India

Published 2022-10-08

Keywords

  • Family,
  • Sangam Literature,
  • Animals,
  • Sentiment,
  • Environment

How to Cite

A, M., & R, D. (2022). A Study of Animal’s Family Relationship Feelings in the Sangam Literature. International Research Journal of Tamil, 4(4), 125-130. https://doi.org/10.34256/irjt22414

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Abstract

The feeling of family is not only for people. It can be found in many living things. In the early days, humans have gained the upper hand by understanding the activities of animals and birds and creating their biological structures. Family structure is found in such animals. In their family structure, food and security occupy a prime position.  In this article, how the poet observed the life of animals in their environment and used their emotions in their songs. Among them there are family sentiments of monkey, bear, deer, elephant etc. They share their food, protect each other, and show their family spirit by raising their young safely.

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