literature medium Fill in the Blank

The Sangam literary anthology 'Ettuthokai' translates to ________.

  1. Ten Idylls
  2. Eight Anthologies
  3. Eighteen Minor Works
  4. Five Great Epics

Answer: Eight Anthologies

The 'Ettuthokai' (Eight Anthologies) is a collection of eight distinct poetic anthologies from the Sangam period, including Kuruntokai, Akananuru, and Purananuru.

Topic Ancient Indian Literature - Sangam
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, TNPSC