What is Agattiyam?
Agattiyam is a Tamil grammar text traditionally attributed to the ancient sage Agastya, who is considered a revered figure in Tamil literature and culture. The text is believed to have been written during the Sangam period, which lasted from roughly 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE. Agattiyam is considered one of the earliest works of Tamil grammar and is an important source of information about the Tamil language and its history. The text covers a wide range of topics related to grammar, including phonetics, morphology, syntax, and poetics. It is still studied and referenced by scholars of Tamil language and literature today