An essay on the origin of language, based on modern researches, and especially on the works of M. RenanNote 167 — Chapter VI · METAPHOR.Reading editionἤστραπτ’, ἐβρόντα, κἀνεκύκα τὴν Ἑλλάδα.—Aristoph. “Proinde tona eloquio.”—Virg. Æn. xi.◇Copy noteReturn to CHAPTER VI. METAPHOR.