Metaphor is one of the most productive ways in representation of abstract concepts. The article deals with the analysis of metaphors, which represent the concept «destiny» in Polish linguoculture. It is revealed that the sources for the metaphorical representation of the analyzed concept are such spheres as «man», «social relations», «living organism», «inanimate nature», «artifacts». Most often the destiny in Polish linguoculture appears in the image of a person who is capable of various kinds of physical, intellectual actions, manifestation of feelings, etc. The use of a biomorphic metaphor and certain models of an artifact metaphor allows Polish native speakers to express an assessment of the concept of destiny. Some models of anthropomorphic, naturomorphic and artifact metaphor demonstrate a person’s ambivalent attitude toward destiny, which in some situations is perceived as the highest almighty power, while in some other cases destiny is seen as something shaped by a person's own decisions and choices.
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