Center and Periphery in the Hymns of the Atharvaveda. Analysis of Image Schemas in Ancient Magic-religious Text

• Autorzy: Krzysztof Gutowski

Abstrakty

EN

The aim of the paper is to apply the cognitive theory of image schemas in the field of Vedic studies. The study is based on analysis of selected magical formulas of the Atharvaveda. In the paper the possible presence of the CENTER-PERIPHERY image schema in the Atharvavedic formulas is considered. The conclusion is that the application of cognitive linguistics in Vedic studies can enrich our interpretations and understanding of Vedic worldview.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Atharvaveda; magic; cognitive linguistics; image schemas; Vedic Studies

• Wydawca: Polska Akademia Nauk. Instytut Kultur Śródziemnomorskich i Orientalnych PAN
• Czasopismo: Acta Asiatica Varsoviensia
• Rocznik: 2020
• Numer: 33
• Strony: 55-71

Daty

wydano

2020

Twórcy

autor

Krzysztof Gutowski

• Institute of Mediterranean and Oriental Cultures, Polish Academy of Sciences

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