Thorny metaphors. On the anatomical terms ῥάχις, ἀνθερεών and γλῶττα
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This study explores, within the framework of Cognitive Linguistics, the anatomical terms ῥάχις ‘spine’, ἀνθερεών ‘chin’ and γλῶττα ‘tongue’ in order to identify the underlying conceptual metaphors. To achieve this, we will begin by elucidating the anatomical references to which each of these terms alluded in ancient Greek. Subsequently, we will analyse their metaphorical development, drawing from the concept of “pointedness” found in elements such as thorns or ears. This analysis will shed light on the pivotal role of image metaphors in shaping the lexicon of anatomical terms in the Greek language.
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