Heroism and the supernatural in the African epic /
Deme, Mariam Konaté.
Heroism and the supernatural in the African epic / Mariam Konaté Deme. - New York : Routledge, 2010. - 134 p. ; 24 cm. - African studies . - African studies (Routledge (Firm)) .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [123]-127) 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.
9780415874922 (hbk.) 0415874920 (hbk.) 9780203846209 (ebk.) 0203846206 (ebk.)
2010008523
GBA994457 bnb
015380547 Uk
Epic poetry, African--History and criticism.
Oral tradition--Africa.
Heroes in literature.
Supernatural in literature.
PL8010.4 / .D46 2010
809.1/03209896
Heroism and the supernatural in the African epic / Mariam Konaté Deme. - New York : Routledge, 2010. - 134 p. ; 24 cm. - African studies . - African studies (Routledge (Firm)) .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [123]-127) 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.
9780415874922 (hbk.) 0415874920 (hbk.) 9780203846209 (ebk.) 0203846206 (ebk.)
2010008523
GBA994457 bnb
015380547 Uk
Epic poetry, African--History and criticism.
Oral tradition--Africa.
Heroes in literature.
Supernatural in literature.
PL8010.4 / .D46 2010
809.1/03209896