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This study investigates the metaphorical representations of extinct and mythical animals across cultures using Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT) to identify universal cognitive patterns and cultural narratives. Analyzing 500 expressions, it reveals how these metaphors embody concepts like resilience and justice, highlighting both shared and culturally distinct meanings, such as the phoenix symbolizing rebirth and the dragon representing wisdom in different traditions. The findings emphasize the significance

Author

Moe Gyi

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EN