From Conceptual Metaphors to Cultural Metaphors: Metaphorical Language in Yoruba Proverbs and Praise Poems

A Cultural Reflection of Metaphors and Proverbs in Toposa

This paper examines how metaphors and proverbs reflect the culture and identity of specific ethnic g

Speaking of Animals: A Conceptual analysis of Animal Metaphors in Yoruba

Figurative expressions, particularly metaphors, play a pivotal role in shaping our interpretation an

Conceptual Metaphors and Perception Verbs in GĨKŨYŨ

This paper examines the polysemy that exists in the semantic field of perception verbs in Gĩkũyũ whi

Food Metaphors in Tunisian Arabic Proverbs

International audience This paper investigates food metaphors in Tunisian Arabic prov

Leader metaphors in Ekegusii language

Abstract This is a cognitive linguistic study of a cultural-specific metaphor of a leader in Ekegus

Cultural metaphors of emotions in Swahili and Zulu: language, body and healing practices