Product Description: As human beings, we live in a world of symbols. From traffic signs to the very letters that comprise these words, symbols are woven into every aspect of daily life. Since prehistoric times humans have used symbolic representation to communicate with each other and with the divine.
In Signs, Symbols & Omens, leading occult authority Ray Buckland describes the form and meaning of over 800 symbols from ancient and modern religions, magical traditions, and indigenous cultures around the world:
Alchemy Ancient Egypt Astrology Australian Aborigines Aztec and Mayan Buddhist Celtic Ceremonial Magic Chinese Christian Freemasonry Gnostic Greek and Roman Hindu Islam Judaic Magical Alphabets Native American Norse Rosicrucian Runic Shinto Sikh Travelers Voudoun Witchcraft Omens
Understand the symbols used throughout human history and gain a deeper appreciation for the depth of the human experience and the vast uncharted realm of the collective unconscious.
Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 133.3 EAN: 9780738702346 ISBN: 073870234X Label: Llewellyn Publications Manufacturer: Llewellyn Publications Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 264 Publication Date: May 01, 2003 Publisher: Llewellyn Publications Studio: Llewellyn Publications
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He doesn't give great detail when it comes to the symbols. Some symbols he has in here you don't know if it was universal or only pertaining to certain regions. If you just have to buy it. Please Please buy it used and save some money. I could find better details in an old encyclopedia.