The Signs and Symbols Bible: The Definitive Guide to Mysterious MarkingsSterling Publishing Company, Inc., 2009 - 400 mga pahina Symbols speak in layers of meaning, and provide a shorthand for different ideas; they challenge us to go beyond the surface and discover rich layers of significance. This handsomely illustrated volume examines the many interpretations behind symbols from diverse cultures and eras, including natural objects, such as animals and stones; man-made things (temples, houses, tools, ritual items), and abstract forms, including alphabets, amulets, numbers, and colors. A vast directory explores symbolism from ancient civilizations, Western and Middle Eastern religions, power and heraldry, magical and esoteric traditions, and much more.
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alchemical alphabet amulet ancient Egyptians ancient Greece animal ankh archetype associated astrology Aztec body Buddha Buddhist Celtic century ceremonial Chinese Christ Christian circle color compassion considered created cross cultures cycle death decorative deity depicted divine earth Egypt emblem energy enlightenment eternity evil female feminine fertility flower gemstone Gnostic goddess gods gold golden ratio Greek mythology head healing heaven heraldry Hindu Holy horned human immortality India Islam Jesus Kaaba Kabbalah known letters lion lotus magical mandala mantras masculine meaning medieval meditation metal moon mudra mystical Native Americans nature palm pentangle planet protection rebirth religious represents ritual Roman Roman mythology runes sacred sand mandala seed syllable Sephiroth serpent sexual shape Shiva signifies solar soul Sowilo spiral spiritual square star stone SYMBOLS FOR MARKING talisman Taoist temples Tibetan tradition tree Triple Goddess underworld wear Wicca wisdom worn worshipped zodiac