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Sunjata : a West African epic of the Mande peoples
- Title
- Sunjata : a West African epic of the Mande peoples / recorded, edited, and translated by David C. Conrad ; narrated by Djanka Tassey Condé.
- Publication
- Indianapolis : Hackett Pub. Co., c2004.
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- Description
- xlviii, 206 p. : maps; 22 cm.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p.204-206).
- Contents
- Blessings, introductions, and prophets of Islam -- Seven kings of Manden -- The search for a special wife -- Two hunters arrive in Manden -- Dò Kamissa the buffalo woman -- Dò Kamissa's revelations -- Death of the buffalo -- Sogolon Wulan Condé of Dò ni Kiri -- A new sorceress wife for the Mansa of Konfara -- The childhood of Ma'an Sunjata -- Step-brother rivalry and nine sorceresses of Manden -- Mistaken murder and the question of exile -- Departure for exile -- A visit to Soso -- The birth of Fakoli -- How Tenenba acquired Fakoli : Sumaworo's quest for the Soso Bala -- The sacrifice of Kosiya Kante -- Tenenba and Fakoli visit the sacred sites -- Sumaworo's tyranny over Manden -- The expedition to find Sunjata and return him to Manden -- Kolonkan finds meat for guests from Manden -- Manden Bori's anger and Kolonkan's curse -- Sogolon bestows the legacy of Maghan Konfara -- The burial of Sogolon and departure from Nema -- The return of Sunjata -- Condé pride and descent from Adama -- Fakoli reveals his power -- Fakoli explains his dilemma and takes his leave from Manden -- Fakoli finds trouble in Soso -- A visit to Kamanjan in Sibi -- A strategic alliance : Kolonkan's marriage -- The battle of Negeboriya -- Trading insults and swearing oaths -- The battle of Dakajalan and Fakoli's revenge -- The campaign against Jolofin Mansa.
- Call Number
- Sc D 05-232
- ISBN
- 0872206971 (pbk.)
- 087220698X (hardcover)
- LCCN
- 2004004260
- OCLC
- 54536839
- Title
- Sunjata : a West African epic of the Mande peoples / recorded, edited, and translated by David C. Conrad ; narrated by Djanka Tassey Condé.
- Imprint
- Indianapolis : Hackett Pub. Co., c2004.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (p.204-206).
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Conrad, David C.Condé, Djanka Tassey.
- Research Call Number
- Sc D 05-232