Tamil Myths

Tamil Myths
   The Tamils, one of the Dravidian races, living in the south of India, have lost the majority of their myths to their Vedic conquerors. Among their gods were Korraval, Mayon, Murugan, Seyon, and Silappadikaram. They also worshipped Varuna.

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