Records Lost to History
Historians divide the history of Tamilakam into three chronological periods: Pre-historical times (pre 3rd century BCE) The Sangam era (3rd …
Category Archives: Song of the Ankle Rings
21. Arakan Abduction
I wiped away the imaginary spittle and smiled. I was with Mother in the tent. The caravan had camped for …
20. Demonic Possession
Within moments, Old Ayah, who had been with us for a hundred years, ran out. The old coot dragged me …
19. The River Incident
Now, as I lay in the tent, the caravan having stopped for the night and Mother’s snores keeping me awake, …
18. Adult Games and Drama Children
Everyone kept saying Madurai, which was about a hundred leagues and several days away. But Uncle’s farm was on the …
17. Arakan Debauchery
I wondered why we required an armed escort, for did not our Cholan king’s reputation send even snakes slithering into …
16. The Caravan: First Hints
Our servants secreted much coin in their hands in return for carrying letters and news. Unlike the wealthy who wrote …
15. A Child leaves and a Maiden will Return
The days leading to our departure were busy, harried, and filled with confused urgency. A steady queue of tradesmen and …
14. Adult Conspiracy
Overwhelmed with joy by the prospect of a long journey into new lands, the first in my life, I shared …
13. Broken Precious
‘And Kovalan, did he force you too?’ asked Father. I did not wish to blame Kovalan but also could not …
