Sundiata

The power of song and poetry is evident in this selection from the poem. The sorcerer or presence of a magic indicates some form of theology. The presence of kings and rulers is another hallmark of epic tradition. A war is inevitable in the last sentence. This is a quite interesting piece that reminds me of the Kalevala, where words are used to fight in this selection, instead of swords as usual. I'm quite intrigued by this and want to read more.