Discover the fascinating origins and meanings of over 2,000 signs and
symbols from mythology and religion to astrology and ancient tribes in
this comprehensive guide.
For centuries, symbols have been imperative throughout the world,
signifying ideas, relationships, and objects across different cultures.
Find out why a flag at half mast is a symbol of mourning, why toads have
got a bad name while frogs turn into princes, and why a heart pierced by
an arrow is a classic symbol of love.
Delve into the meaning of each symbol and investigate how they have been
interpreted in myth, religion, folklore, and art over time, with
authoritative text from experts in the field and striking line drawings
and photography that emphasize the visual strength and beauty of signs.
Divided into six thematic sections - the cosmos, the natural world,
human life, myths and religions, society and culture, and symbol
systems - this guide to the secret language of signs and symbols is a
must-have for those who want to understand the world around them.