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.
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.