The cognitive semantics of human and animal anatomy in Andean culture

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46744/bapl.202002.004
Keywords: Semantics, singular, plural, anatomy

Abstract

In this paper, the role played by the category of singularity of body parts that are pairs or multiple in Andean culture is explained. First, methodologically, the information was collected by interview. Second, the data obtained were systematized according to the functioning of natural logic and thought in the Andean worldview. Third, body parts were analyzed according to parity and multiplicity, including the elements of nature. Finally, the results showed that, when it refers to parts of the body that are pairs or that are considerated to be conformed by more than two entities, the singular number is assigned in the Andean cognitive semantics. In addition, some elements of nature were also marked with singular number, such as flower petals, farm potatoes and a pair of oxen.

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Author Biography

Claudia Cisneros Ayala, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos

Es licenciada en Lengua y Literatura por la Universidad Nacional de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle, con una segunda especialidad en Educación Rural Intercultural Bilingüe, y magíster en Didáctica de la Comunicación. Labora como docente del curso de Quechua en la UNMSM y en el Centro de Idioma de la misma casa de estudios. Difunde la identidad cultural y lingüística de su idioma materno, el quechua, porque está convencida de que, a través del mismo idioma, volverá a ser reescrita la historia originaria.

Published
2020-09-30
How to Cite
Cisneros Ayala, C. (2020). The cognitive semantics of human and animal anatomy in Andean culture. Boletín de la Academia Peruana de la Lengua, 68(68), 79-92. https://doi.org/10.46744/bapl.202002.004
Issue
No 68 (2020): Julio - Diciembre
Section
Articles

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