Anthropomorphism of the mind in Bulgarian proverbs

The article is dedicated on the anthropomorphism of themind in the Bulgarian proverbs. It is shown the cognitive metaphors of the mind as a man. The concept mind is compare with the concept heart. It is also presented the anthropomorphic features of the mind and of the heart. The article proves that the mind doesn’t possess emotional marks as the heart doesn’t possess mental. The study suggests the idea that the mind and the heart are two valuable components from the internal human life. They have their private life but the freedom of the mind is bigger than the freedom of the heart. On the other hand the heart is symbol of the human.

Key words: concept, mind, metaphor, anthropomorphism.

  • Pages: 73-82

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