Heroism and the supernatural in the African epic [electronic resource] / Mariam Konat�e Deme.

By: Deme, Mariam Konat�eMaterial type: TextTextSeries: African studies (Routledge (Firm))Publication details: New York : Routledge, 2010Description: xiii, 134 pISBN: 9780203846209 (ebook : PDF)Subject(s): Epic poetry, Africa -- History and criticism | Oral tradition -- Africa | Heroes in literature | Supernatural in literatureGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: No title; No titleOnline resources: Click here to view Also available in print edition.
Contents:
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.
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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.

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