civilization, the use of language has followed. From the epics and myths of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt to the vast archive of text available today on the internet, the widespread use of written, spoken, and performed language has played a major role in how humans interact, not just with each other, but also with the rest of the natural and supernatural world. Words and speech were held to have power beyond the physical, whether it be the metaphorical power to communicate, persuade, frighten, and coerce…
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