Have our feelings changed throughout history? Did ancient humans, like us, experience their emotions in certain parts of the body? These are the questions that a team of researchers sought to answer by examining the ancient texts of the Akkadian language, a common language in ancient Mesopotamia.
According to the scientific news department of Tekna Technology Media, research shows that ancient people, like us, experienced their emotions in certain parts of the body. However, the exact location of these emotions was sometimes different from what we know today. For example, in Akkadian texts, the feeling of happiness is often described by the liver being “open”, “bright”, or “full”. Meanwhile, in modern studies, happiness is more related to feelings in the chest and head.
According to Tekna technology news service, anger and love were also experienced in a different way in ancient Mesopotamia. While we feel anger mostly in the upper body and hands, ancient people associated anger with a “hot”, “angry” or “angry” feeling in their legs. However, the feeling of love in both groups is associated with areas such as the heart, liver and knees. This research shows that although human emotional experiences have changed throughout history, some basic patterns have persisted. For example, the association of the feeling of love with the heart is common to many cultures and historical periods.
However, it should be kept in mind that ancient texts are only a limited source for examining emotions. These texts are mostly written by scribes for specific purposes and may not express the full range of human emotions. Also, different cultures and beliefs can affect how we experience and express emotions.
This research shows that the study of ancient language and literature can help us better understand the human experience. By comparing ancient texts with modern texts, we can find out the differences and similarities of cultures and historical periods in the way of experiencing and expressing emotions. By examining ancient texts of other languages and comparing them with modern texts, the researchers intend to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of the evolution of human emotional experiences. Also, they seek to find connections between emotional experiences and cultural, social, and biological factors.
This research shows that human emotions have changed throughout history and these changes have been influenced by various factors such as culture, language and beliefs. However, some basic patterns of emotion experience have been preserved over time. To see the latest news, refer to the scientific news page of Tekna Media.
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