Great Mythologies of the World
The Dausi and African Epics
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The epic looms large as a storytelling genre in world mythology, and not only because its characters and tales are usually so memorable. Because of their customary length and level of detail, epics often provide a more comprehensive sense of the early cultures that spawned them than any other literary form, and many appear to incorporate genuine historical information. African mythology contains numerous captivating epics. Explore what is known of an ancient and powerful one: the Dausi.