Heroism and the supernatural in the African epic
By: by Mariam Konaté Deme.
Series: African studies: history, politics, economics, and culture
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 134
ISBN-13: 9780415874922; 9780203846209
Subjects: Epic poetry, Africa -- History and criticism; Oral tradition -- Africa; Heroes in literature; Supernatural in literature
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The role and function of the supernatural; title: The supernatural in African epics; title: The hero's use of supernatural devices; title: The hero's excesses; title: Women as the bearers of supernatural powers in the African epic; title: Summary, conclusion and recommendations for further study.