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Government Officials Great Empire
586 wordsThe Empire of Mali Introduction In its peak, the people of Mali occupied land as far west as the Atlantic Ocean. They also traveled as far east as Gao, the capital of the Songhai, as far south as the Niger bend, and as far north as the Sahara desert. They built a great empire between 1240 and 1337 that underwent a course of slow decline until the seventeenth century. History The empire of Mali originated from a small country known as Kangaba. Its people where known as the Mandingo (they have als...
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Nationalistic Feelings Islamic Religion
1,257 wordsThe epic of Sundiata begins with the introduction of the great, and narrator Mamadu Kouyate. Throughout the epic, the importance of the great is stressed numerous times. When speaking of griot's Mamadu Kouyate states that, we are the repositories which harbor secrets many centuries old. The art of eloquence has no secrets for us; without us the names of kings would vanish into oblivion, we are the memory of mankind (Niane). It was through oral reciting that the epic was passed along for generati...
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Maghan Kon Fatta Sister Of Sundiata Chapter
408 wordsThe main theme of this story was the importance of tradition and family. There were also what I considered to be sub themes in each In "the First Kings of Mali" chapter who you came from was a strong theme. In this chapter it is explained who Sundiata comes from. In this chapter you read about the Mali in the beginning and how it was a province of the Bambara kings (Mandingo), to Lahilatol Kalabi the first black prince to make the pilgrimage to Mecca, followed by many kings like Maghan Kon Fatta...
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Determination Courage Leadership Great Strength With A Sense Mother
355 wordsSundiata's character shows great strength with a sense of determination, courage, leadership and justice. He lives as an upright man would caring for his family, those around him, his country, and the way he carries his actions. Sundiata demonstrates his determination the day he tells his mother he is going to walk. He sends his mother to his fathers smiths with a message to make him the heaviest iron rod possible. And when it was brought to him he did rise to his feet and walk. His determinatio...
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Oral Traditions Mali Society Great
933 wordsMost Western historians have traditionally given preference to written records, it is undeniable that oral traditions are very rich with data regarding the people and their cultural heritage. It is considered to be the purest demonstration and manifestation of a particular socio-cultural legacy reflecting the early stages in the way of life, customs and traditions of the native people when there are still very little or almost no other cultural influences are present. Oral traditions are also co...
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Lion King Large Role
989 wordsDestiny and Fate Destiny or fate is a very curious thing. In this book we can see the enormous effects that fate can have on a person or a group. All throughout Sundiata an Epic of Old Mali the pangs of fate ring true. When writing a book like this or even by reading it one will always know the fate or outcome of the hero. It is interesting that the reader keeps reading even though the outcome is evident. This perhaps illustrates how Maghan Kon Fatta, Sogolon, Sundiata, and his followers perhaps...
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Maghan Kon Fatta Sister Of Sundiata Chapter
439 wordsThemes: The main theme of this story was the importance of tradition and family. There were also what I considered to be sub themes in each chapter. In the First Kings of Mali chapter who you came from was a strong theme. In this chapter it is explained who Sundiata comes from. In this chapter you read about the Mali in the beginning and how it was a province of the Bambara kings (Mandingo), to Lahilatol Kalabi the first black prince to make the pilgrimage to Mecca, followed by many kings like M...
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