Sundiata An Epic Of Old Mali is regarded as one of the greatest adventure stories, comparable to the Iliad and the Odyssey. This novel is about the emergence of Mali’s greatest leader, Sundiata, and his creation of the Malian Empire. The story is told by Djeli Mamadou Kouyate, the storyteller and keeper of African history, also known as a griot. This epic takes place during 14th century in Africa and is about a foretold prophecy about a great leader being produced from the king of Mali, Maghan Kon Fatta, and a very ugly women known as Sologon. Sundiata is this boy. The story shows Sundiata’s journey from boyhood to manhood, going from a crippled boy to the ruler of Mali. Sundiata is full of great strength and is taught the ways of war from
