Symbols and Their Meanings

by Jack Tresidder

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Discussing and illustrating more than 1,000 symbols from cultures worldwide, this unique reference compiles the various ways in which transcendent symbols are analyzed in different societies and eras. Entertaining and exhaustive, this compendium also shows how such symbols have enriched the world's cultural and spiritual legacy."" "Discutiendo e ilustrando mas de 1.000 simbolos de culturas mundiales, esta referencia unica compila las varias maneras de las cuales se analizan los simbolos show more trascendentes en sociedades y epocas diferentes. Ameno y exhaustivo, este compendio tambien muestra como estos simbolos han enriquecido el legado cultural y espiritual del mundo." show less

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ruric 183 reviews

Overview of symbols and how they have been used to communicate ideas about life and the natural and supernatural worlds.

Book split into a number of main sections: spirit incarnate; soul, mind and supernatural; animal world; plant kingdom; spirits of the cosmos; art and artefacts; patterns and graphics; symbol systems.

Lots of clear photos and diagrams plus easy to read and engaging text.

Dec 29, 2012

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