@article{Almasharfeh_2024, title={Metaphors of Extinct and Mythical Animals: A Cross-Cultural Cognitive Study}, volume={4}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijllc.4.6.9}, DOI={10.22161/ijllc.4.6.9}, abstractNote={<jats:p>This study explores metaphorical representations of extinct and mythical animals across cultures using Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT) to reveal universal cognitive patterns and cultural narratives. Analyzing 500 expressions from diverse traditions, it examines how these animals conceptualize resilience, justice, wisdom, and unpredictability. Employing qualitative and comparative methods alongside Kövecses’ (2020) schematicity hierarchy, the research traces metaphors from embodied schemas to mental spaces. Universal metaphors, such as RESILIENCE IS REBIRTH (phoenix), reflect shared cognitive structures, while culturally distinct metaphors, like the Chinese dragon symbolizing wisdom versus Western depictions of greed, highlight ecological and societal influences. Diachronic analysis shows metaphors evolving, such as the phoenix’s shift to symbolize ecological restoration amid sustainability trends. Findings underscore the emotional and cognitive resonance of these metaphors, offering insights into cross-cultural communication, environmental advocacy, and education by illustrating how metaphors bridge tangible imagery with abstract ideas and cultural identity.

</jats:p>}, number={6}, journal={International Journal of Language, Literature and Culture}, publisher={AI Publications}, author={Almasharfeh, Mohamed}, year={2024}, pages={58–71} }