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Similes in Tamil Sangam Poetry by pigixih621 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the use of similes in Tamil poetry, particularly uncommon similes. It focuses on the use of the flower and tree called nāḻal as a simile in Sangam and medieval Tamil poems. Nāḻal tree and its fragrant blossoms are used extensively as similes to describe themes of love, separation, and union between heroes and heroines. While nāḻal was a popular simile, its precise meaning or botanical identity is unclear. The document analyzes several poems to illustrate how nāḻal tree and its feature
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- pigixih621
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- EN