Center and periphery in the hymns of the Atharvaveda. Analysis of image schemas in ancient magic-religious text
Atharvavedamagiccobgnitiveimage schemasVedic Studieslinguistics
Krzysztof Gutowski | Acta Asiatica Varsoviensia (AAV) 33 (2020) | Pages: 55-72Abstract
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.
