Heroism and the supernatural in the African epic / Mariam Konaté Deme.
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TextSeries: African studies (Routledge (Firm))Publication details: New York : Routledge, 2010.Description: 134 p. ; 24 cmISBN: - 9780415874922 (hbk.)
- 0415874920 (hbk.)
- 9780203846209 (ebk.)
- 0203846206 (ebk.)
- 809.1/03209896 22
- PL8010.4 .D46 2010
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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.
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