Heroism and the supernatural in the African epic /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Deme, Mariam Konaté
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge, 2010.
Series:African studies (Routledge (Firm))
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505 0 |a 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. 
650 0 |a Epic poetry, African  |x History and criticism. 
650 0 |a Oral tradition  |z Africa. 
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