Metaphor, Riddles, and the Origin of Language - The Sphinxs Legacy

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.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Riddles and Language
Chapter 2: Riddle Functions
Chapter 3: Poetic Logic
Chapter 4: Riddles and Conceptual Metaphors
Chapter 5: Language Origins

About the author

Marcel Danesi is professor emeritus of linguistic anthropology at the University of Toronto.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Marcel Danesi
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2022
• EAN: 9781666918199
• ISBN: 978-1-66691-819-9
• No. of pages: 158
• Subjects: Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire; Guides > Law, job, finance > Training, job, career; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; Non-fiction book > Art, literature > Literature: general, reference works; HUMOR / Form / Jokes & Riddles, Linguistics, LITERARY CRITICISM / Semiotics & Theory, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, Literary theory, Creative writing & creative writing guides, Creative writing and creative writing guides, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / Poetry, Jokes & Riddles, Jokes and riddles