<b>From the</b> <b> <i>Geste Francor</i> </b> <b>to</b> <b> <i>Lohodann</i>:</b> A Comparative Analysis of an African Variant of Roland’s Birth and Youth

Abstract Little is known about the dissemination of Carolingian literature outside of Europe. This article focuses on an intriguing example from the African island of Annobón, where a new variant of the story of Roland’s birth and youth developed. It analyzes the Annobonese story from a comparative perspective that identifies parallels with other known variants of this tale and highlights the unique characteristics of Lohodann, the African Roland.