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Heroism and the supernatural in the African epic / by Mariam Konaté Deme.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: African studies (Routledge (Firm))Publication details: New York : Routledge, 2010.Description: 134 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780415874922 (hbk.)
  • 0415874920 (hbk.)
  • 9780203846209 (ebk.)
  • 0203846206 (ebk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 809.1/03209896 22
LOC classification:
  • PL8010.4 .D46 2010
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 -- 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 -- Conclusion and recommendations for further study.

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