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Heroism and the supernatural in the African epic
Author
Title
Heroism and the supernatural in the African epic / by Mariam Konaté Deme.
ISBN
0203846206
9780203846209
0415874920
9780415874922
Published
New York : Routledge, 2010.
Physical Description
1 online resource (134 pages)
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Variant and related titles
Taylor & Francis. EBA 2024-2025.
Other formats
Print version: Deme, Mariam Konaté. Heroism and the supernatural in the African epic. New York : Routledge, 2010
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
August 08, 2024
Series
African studies
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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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