
The article discusses anthropocentrism as a key factor shaping the linguistic representation of the relationship between humans and animals. An analysis of Polish and Russian phraseological units containing the component koza/коза reveals that animals are used as symbols of negative evaluation of human appearance, behavior, or intellectual traits. Animal-related phraseology exposes the asymmetric nature of the homo–animal relationship, rooted in domination and the instrumental treatment of fauna, in which humans attribute their flaws to animals while reinforcing the belief in their superiority.
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