More than just warriors: Mythical and archetypal images of the hero in Swahili literature

Since ancient time until today, the image  of the hero has influenced literary works universally. The “hero” becomes mythical only after his death, and through forms of remembrance that can be realized in other literary productions in which his figure is re-create and transmitted through fictitious...

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Main Author: Graziella Acquaviva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Università degli Studi di Torino 2019-10-01
Series:Kervan. International Journal of Afro-Asiatic Studies
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Online Access:https://www.ojs.unito.it/index.php/kervan/article/view/3612