SYMBOLS OF WILD ANIMALS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: SEMANTIC AND CULTURAL FEATURES
Keywords:
wild animals, animal symbols, English language, semantics, cultural features, lion symbolism, fox, wolf, bear, eagle, heraldry, phraseology.Abstract
This article investigates the semantic and cultural features of wild animal symbols in the English language. Drawing on phraseological units, proverbs, heraldic tradition, and literary texts, the study identifies the principal symbolic meanings associated with the lion, fox, wolf, bear, and eagle in English cultural and linguistic tradition. The research highlights the interplay between universal and culturally specific dimensions of animal symbolism.
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