Metaphor = Device for Light

“Metaphor itself breaks down into ‘Metis’ (device/measure) and ‘Phar’ (light). A metaphor is a linguistic device that casts light on another phenomenon.”

Source: The M-N- Sound · Manuscript Section 5 / Substack “Saint Moninne”

Concentrated etymology of “metaphor.” A single sentence that changes how you understand the word.

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