Naming Animals in Japanese Mythology: an Anthropolinguistic Study
Keywords:
Mythological animals, Japan, AnthropolinguisticAbstract
This article discusses the naming of animal names in Japanese mythology based on anthropolinguistic studies. The data took 20 mythological animals in Japan and then the research focused on finding out the names, visualizations and shapes and meanings. This research uses a qualitative descriptive research method. The data collection method used is the library method and note-taking techniques. The data that has been obtained is analyzed using semiotic analysis to study naming, a structural approach to study visualization and form, and a meaning approach based on cultural concepts. The research results are (1) naming the names of mythological animals based on writing names, shapes and visualizations, and other things. (2) 10 of 20 Japanese mythological animals whose visualization and shape are based on writing their names and most of them have unique and colorful visuals. (3) Every mythological creature in Japan has a different meaning. There are mythological animals that are believed to bring good luck and there are also those that are believed to bring bad luck, disaster or misfortune.
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