Ecocritical Theory and Practice Eco Folk Rhythms

This book explores the oral traditions of the Mavilan tribe through the lens of puttinai, an indigenous ecocritical framework. Analyzing agricultural, nuptial, and ritual songs, it reveals how Mavilan traditions encode ecological wisdom and offer an alternative paradigm for addressing modern environmental challenges. Eco-Folk Rhythms: A puttinai Analysis of Mavilan Songs explores the deep ecological wisdom embedded in the oral traditions of the Mavilan tribe. Dr. Abraham’s pioneering work analyzes Mavilan agricultural, nuptial, and ritual songs through the unique lens of puttinai, an Indigenous theoretical framework derived from ancient Tamil tinai theory. This approach bridges traditional ecocriticism with Indigenous knowledge systems. Based on extensive fieldwork, the book reveals how these songs serve as repositories of sustainable practices and environmental ethics, reflecting deep interconnections among humans, nature, and supernature. Eco-Folk Rhythms advocates for an alternative, non-Western approach to addressing contemporary environmental crises. A vital resource for ecocritical scholarship, anthropology, folklore, and Indigenous studies.