Sundiata
... Sundiata, an African tale about the great king of that same name in the ancient empire of Mali, is another epic story in this tradition of mythical historical tales. ... In the story of "Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali," we see an example of the traditional womans role. ... She courageously withstands the constant degrading of her assistant or co-wife and the betrayal of her family, including her son Sundiata Keita who is the entitled heir.