metaphorical expressions

Nancy Bowles (nrb6@columbia.edu)
Fri, 17 Jun 1994 09:56:52 -0400

hi, we want to find metaphorical expressions which refer to european
introductions to native cultures, for example, in navahoe the word for
boat means floating wood or the word for radio is metal box which speaks
to itself. Does anyone know any others that might be fun for educational
purposes? Please include the original language where available and even
a reference would be great.
Thanks in advance,
Nancy Bowles
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