A Comparative Analysis of the Use Irony in Hero Depictions in Kiswahili Epics of Mikidadi and Mayasa and Fumo Liyongo

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Comparative study examines irony in hero portrayals in Kiswahili epics, suggesting new literary insights.

Irony serves as a significant stylistic device in depicting heroism, revealing unexpected character traits and actions.
The data analysis highlighted contrasts between traditional hero expectations and the representations found in the epics.
Library-based research included a detailed content analysis of selected Kiswahili epics, focusing on their ironic elements.
The findings may provide valuable reference for scholars studying literary techniques in African epic literature.

Nyachoi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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