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Exploring Language and Environment: Beyond the Snow Myth

This chapter explores the myths that Inuit languages possess a multitude of words for snow, emphasizing the cultural depth of Inuit linguistics. It examines the impact of environmental factors on language categorization, particularly in terms of color terminology, underscoring the connection between language, environment, and cultural understanding.

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