The Enemy Confronted: (The Legend of Ponnivala [Series 2, Book 10]) (Volume 23)

"The Legend of Ponnivala" is a vast, ancient epic from the Kongu region of South India, where it is known as the "Annanmar Kathai" or "Elder Brothers' Story." It is the story of three generations of a farming family who through their exploits and the intercession of the Hindu gods rise to become kings of their region. Previously only told orally by bards in the local area, it is surprisingly accurate in its accounts of historical events, and has close ties to the Mahabharata. In Episode 23: A wild boar goes on a rampage and uproots rice paddies. He challenges the two Ponnivala Kings. A war drum is raised and readied for battle.