Open AccessLinguo-Paradigmatic Aspects of the Concept “Tree”
Author(s) -
Miranda Todua,
a Ketsbaia
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
šromebi - iakob gogebasvilis saxelobis t'elavis saxelmcip'o universiteti
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1512-0600
DOI - 10.52340/tuw.2021.450
Subject(s) - symbol (formal) , metaphor , meaning (existential) , poetry , tree of life (biology) , tree (set theory) , saint , literature , blessing , trace (psycholinguistics) , history , linguistics , philosophy , aesthetics , art , epistemology , art history , theology , mathematics , mathematical analysis , phylogenetics , biochemistry , chemistry , gene
In ancient Georgia, tree was designated as a beam, which is a common Kartvelian linguistic symbol. Tree is often used as a part, forming the complex basis and acquires another metaphorical meaning. Symbolic meaning of three is also very interesting which is met in Christian, as well as pagan world. A trace of worshiping a tree is met in oral telling, fairy tales and native poems and songs, as well as toponyms and the monuments of the objective culture. There are a lot of symbols of tree. Each type expresses different aspects of the sacral tree symbolism. A cult of a tree has a certain place in historical development of the Christian religion. In the Christian perception, an eternity of life is related to a tree. It is a metaphor creating the world. In the ecclesiastic poetry, “A tree of knowledge” and “A life tree”, both consider the Christ. Symbolism of a beam is also interesting. It is connected to the torment of the Savior as well. It is called as “a beam of life”, which underlies the vivifying power of a cross, which spread the blessing grace on the world. Symbolism of the tree yield is also distinguished. It is represented in various ways in the Bible and the Spiritual poetry.