Heroism and the supernatural in the African epic

Deme, Mariam Konat�e.

Heroism and the supernatural in the African epic [electronic resource] / Mariam Konat�e Deme. - New York : Routledge, 2010. - xiii, 134 p. - African studies : history, politics, economics, and culture . - African studies (Routledge (Firm)) .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- The role and function of the supernatural -- The supernatural in African epics -- The hero's use of supernatural devices -- The hero's excesses -- Women as the bearers of supernatural powers in the African epic -- Summary, conclusion and recommendations for further study.




Mode of access: World Wide Web.

9780203846209 (ebook : PDF)


Epic poetry, Africa--History and criticism.
Oral tradition--Africa.
Heroes in literature.
Supernatural in literature.


Electronic books.

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