Summaries of Indapatra and Sulayaman, the Song of Roland...

Indarapatra and Sulayman A Filipino – Mindanawon Epic Author * There is no permanent author attributed to this epic * Even the date for this epic has no tentative or permanent approximation * It is written so that it will not be revised through generations and passed mouth-to-mouth Indarapatra amp; Sulayman is attributed to... * the Philippines, specifically in the southern major island, Mindanao * Mindanao is called The Land of Promise * Mindanao is the only area of the Philippines with a significant Muslim presence Characters * Emperor Indarapatra -clever, kind and courageous. He owns a spear that after he throws to his ene my will come back to him * Prince Sulayman –helped his brother to fight for their†¦show more content†¦* Bà ©rengier - one of the twelve paladins killed by Marsilion’s troops; kills Estramarin; killed by Grandoyne. * Besgun - chief cook of Charlemagnes army; guards Ganelon after Ganelons treachery is discovered. * Geboin - guards the French dead; becomes leader of Charlemagnes 2nd column. * Milon- guards the French dead while Charlemagne pursues the Saracen forces. * Ogier-a Dane who leads the third column in Charlemagnes army against Baligants forces. * Othon-guards the French dead while Charlemagne pursues the Saracen forces. * Pinabel-fights for Ganelon in the judicial combat Purpose * To let the present and the coming generation know about the importance and significance of fighting for Christianity * To inspire the readers that we should make a sacrifice even death not for our selves, but for other generation The purpose was attained means through... * Focusing on how the heroic deeds of Roland help Charlemagne and the rest of the troupe defeat the Muslim * Making Christianity, as one basis of fighting for a vital reason * Making Charlemagne, as an example of a hero and a leader who is just and courageous Relevance * This epic tells the present generation about the importance of Christianity even during the early times. * Since this epic