Introduction - Whispers from the Ancient Soil

1 The Anklet – The Flame Of Justice

2 When You Step Down From The Elephant Of Ego - Bahubali

3 The Emperor Of Righteousness: The Legend Of Mahabali

4 Kanjithotti: The Embers Of Madurai

5 The Periya Maruthu - The Guardian Lamp Of Pazhachottu Nendhal

6 Muniyappan: The Guardian Deity Of The Borderlands

7 : Agniputran: The Origin Legend Of God Kandakarnan

8 : Sri Basavanna: The Revolutionary Icon Of The Kannada Soil

9 Koothan: The 'Ruthiran' (Rudra)

10 Pandarachathan: The 'Magical' Truth Behind Palakkad’s Folklore

11 Pavai Mandram: The Guardian Eyes Of The Chola Land

12 Nangeli: The Breasts That History Concealed

13 Manimekalai: A Re-reading Of The Epic

14 Kuyili: The Woman Who Wrote History With Fire

15 People On The Walls Of History: Paari And Kapilar

16 Malaiyaman Thirumudi Kari: The Hunter, The Warrior, The Philanthropist

17 Valvil Ori: The Hero Whose Bow Broke—The Guardian Of The Kolli Hills

18 Kantirako Perunalli: The Nameless Savior, The Lord Of Thottimala

19 Words Of Devotion That Touched The Soul: Manikkavachakar

20 The King Of Pothigai: The Story Of Ay Andiran And Sangam Literature