Eric Alagan's Blog, page 20
November 7, 2019
Silapathikaram Video 3: Polygyny vs Polyandry
The civilized valued a woman’s virginity. The tribals valued the woman. Amazon Look Inside: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07... Goodreads Book Reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4... Comments are closed. …
November 3, 2019
War Animals of Ancient South India
Tiger skin – usually from a tiger hunted by the king himself. As Tamilakam produced steel (6th BCE) I assume …
October 31, 2019
Silapathikaram Song of the Ankle Rings Book Trailer
A simple book trailer. Turn on the audio. Hope you like it
October 27, 2019
Bard and Benefactor
Bards of ancient South India praised the military victories of kings and received fabulous gifts. When the kings embarked on …
October 26, 2019
Happy Deepavali
Happy Festival of Lights – Deepavali – Diwali (there are other regional names in India). The Festival of Lights is …
October 24, 2019
Silapathikaram Video 1 Song of the Ankle Rings
Two strong female characters. One questions her lover’s morality. The other brings down a king. Remorse. Revenge. Redemption. Amazon Look …
October 20, 2019
Beauty in Ancient Tamilakam
Interesting how society’s ideals change over time. I could never understand this modern aversion to hair on limbs – especially …
October 17, 2019
Vel Pari YouTube Video
First attempt… let me know what you think. Comment below or head on to my YouTube channel. Hit the pre-order. …
October 13, 2019
20. Vel Pari: Searing Love
The Paramarajah’s second wife, pink and pulpy, had already given him two sons. Nedunkilli, two years old; and Nalankilli, one. …
October 10, 2019
19. Vel Pari: The Cholan’s Son
When she summoned me, with great audacity I ignored her. But she persisted. And I resisted. I was afraid, not …
