Which list gives the traditional five great epics of Tamil literature?
The traditional grouping comprises Silapathikaram, Manimegalai, Kundalakesi, Valayapathi and Seevaga Chinthamani. Choolamani, Yasotharaa Kaaviyam and Nilakeci are…
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Which list gives the traditional five great epics of Tamil literature?
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The traditional grouping comprises Silapathikaram, Manimegalai, Kundalakesi, Valayapathi and Seevaga Chinthamani. Choolamani, Yasotharaa Kaaviyam and Nilakeci are conventionally grouped among the five minor Tamil epics.
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Option A
The list contains the five works in the traditional grouping.
Option B
Thirukkural, Kamba Ramayanam and Choolamani are outside the five-work grouping.
Option C
Thirukkural is outside the grouping. Yasotharaa Kaaviyam and Nilakeci belong to the traditional five minor epics.
Option D
Seevaga Chinthamani belongs to the grouping. Kamba Ramayanam and the three minor epics are outside it.
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