Tamil Wiki:Terminologies
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Sitrilakyam
Ettuthokai - Eight Anthologies
Pathupattu - Ten Idylls
Agam - lit. inside, category which deals with inner or private life, specifically 'love between man and woman'
Puram - lit. outside, category which deals with outer or public life, specifically 'heroism, war, ethics etc'
Thinai - minor genres
Kaikilai - unrequitted love
Perunthinai - improper love
Agapuram - agam genre mixed with puram elements
Vetchi - cattle raid
Vanchi - preperation for war or invasion
Ulignai - siege
Thumbai - battle
Vaagai - victory
Kaanchi - tragedy or instability
Paadan - elegy or praise
