SURVEYING VISIONARY PERSPECTIVES IN THE AFRICAN EPIC : A CASE STUDY OF THE SUNDIATA EPIC
Abstract
The Sundiata Epic explores the heroism in African Epics, it also explores the visionary perspective of Sundiata. The visionary perspectives in the Epic tale, have not been given attention to by scholars and researchers. Using the Campbell’s theory of the Hero’s journey for this research, the theory explain the stages of the hero’s journey. the visionary perspective in the Sundiata Epic is unique and complex understanding of the world and its supernatural elements. Sundiata the Epic of old Mali reflects, Its shows how the characters seek guidance from the spirits and ancestors. Through this practice, there are able to gain insights into the future and make informed decisions. This research explore how Sassouma Berete is unable to stop Sundiata’s destiny. However, the power of prophecy and destiny is far more powerful than Sassouma Berete and any other person that try to stop the vision and destiny of Sundiata to be fulfill. With all the challenges, Sundiata came out victoriously, the prophesy about him is fulfill and he becames the king of kings.
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