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Metaphor, Riddles, and the Origin of Language: The Sphinx's Legacy

Metaphor, Riddles, and the Origin of Language: The Sphinx's Legacy

by Danesi, Marcel
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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.

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Pub dateOct 12, 2022
ISBN-101666918199
ISBN-139781666918199
LanguageEnglish
Last updated 2026-09-08 22:05
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