{"product_id":"sunjata-and-bakaridjan-konzs-two-captivating-legends-from-mali-9798358290945","title":"Sunjata and Bakaridjan Koné: Two Captivating Legends from Mali","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo you like epic tales that sing the deeds of the world's greatest heroes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf so, you will love this volume of epics from the West African country of Mali. Each is full of battles and derring-do, magic, and prophecies based on historical events. \u003ci\u003eThe Epic of Sunjata\u003c\/i\u003e tells the tale of the great thirteenth-century king of the Mali Empire, Sunjata Keita, who started life as a disabled boy but rose to become one of Mali's greatest warriors and king of a vast empire. \u003ci\u003eThe Epic of Bakaridjan Koné\u003c\/i\u003e, a proud epic in its own right, is but a part of the larger \u003ci\u003eEpic of Bambara Segu\u003c\/i\u003e, one of the longest African epics, detailing the history of the Segu Empire, which lasted from 1712 to 1861. Like Sunjata, Bakaridjan Koné is a formidable warrior; however, he has no designs on power, preferring only to serve his king with valorous deeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere are just a few of the amazing episodes you'll read in these epics: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow a hunter prophesied that Sunjata would become the king of a great empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Sunjata was disabled at birth but learned to walk and gained superhuman strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunjata's exile from Mali and his growth into manhood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Sunjata fought and defeated the evil sorcerer-king, Sumanguru Kanté.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow a Muslim soothsayer prophesied that Bakaridjan Koné would outshine all of the king's sons and become the greatest warrior of Segu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Bakaridjan Koné performed the deeds of a hero while he was yet a boy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Bakaridjan Koné defeated an evil water jinni that even King Da Monzon was afraid to challenge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Bakaridjan Koné lost his honor and then regained it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow King Da Monzon tried to assassinate Bakaridjan but was foiled by Bakaridjan's son.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScroll up and click the \"add to cart\" button to enjoy each of these fascinating West African epics!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51580135440658,"sku":"9798358290945","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5a4ffe89-4b56-49f1-b4d4-4291937f0c8a.jpg?v=1756207321","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sunjata-and-bakaridjan-konzs-two-captivating-legends-from-mali-9798358290945","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}