THE LINGUA FRANCA OF HEALING: HOW ENGLISH REFLECTS CULTURAL VALUES IN FOLK MEDICINE
Keywords:
English language, folk medicine, cultural values, language and culture, idioms, metaphors, proverbs, health beliefs, body image, natureAbstract
This paper explores the intricate relationship between the English language and the cultural values that are embedded within its folk medicine traditions. The paper analyzes how language, through its idioms, metaphors, and proverbs, reflects the deep-seated beliefs about the body, health, and the natural world. This linguistic nuance will give an insight into the cultural underpinning of the English folk medicine practices.
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