Published 2022-07-21
Keywords
- Silapathikaaram,
- Ilangovadikal,
- Beliefs,
- Twin Epics
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Abstract
The first epic to appear in Tamil was Silapathikaaram, composed by Ilangovadikal. It is an amalgamation of art, music, and drama. This is an epic that excels in language, content, literary style, and appreciation. Silapathikaaram is one of the twin epics that appeared in the second century AD. Faith is an expression of a person's inner feelings. Beliefs are created by people. The Epic explains what is happening in human life. Along with the mixture of fantasy, Silappathikaaram is an epic that embodies the epitome of human life. Beliefs are further developed by individual and community consciousness. Traditional beliefs are passed down from one generation to another over time. One of the hopes for human life can be said to be dreams. Beliefs have existed among people since ancient times. Every human being has different types of beliefs. Silapathikaaram is one of the best epics of femininity in the history of world literature. Beliefs influencing human life are also found in literature. The aim of this article is to examine the beliefs found in the first epic, Silapathikaaram.
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