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Metaphor, Riddles, and the Origin of Language: The Sphinx’s Legacy
Marcel Danesi
This book contributes to the debate surrounding the origin of language by demonstrating that riddles and myths can be examined as evidence of the emergence of conceptual metaphors, a prerequisite for the development of a complete language.
158 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | April 8, 2024 |
| ISBN13 | 9781666918212 |
| Publishers | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Pages | 158 |
| Dimensions | 151 × 227 × 12 mm · 254 g |
| Language | English |
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