The New Secret Language of Symbols
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<DIV><DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">What role has the dragon played in mythology? What is the symbolism of sacred geometry? <I>The New Secret Language of Symbols</I> will satisfy today's appetite for unpacking the layers of meaning that exist below the surface of many works of art or architecture. A look at the cultural and psychological explanations of symbols—including the Jungian idea of the collective unconscious—sets the stage for the huge heart of the book: hundreds of symbols, presented theme by theme, with in-depth interpretations. Collective subjects such as Fruits, Weapons, and Insects are supplemented by mini-directory listings.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">A final section provides an overview of the most symbol-rich cultures, religions, esoteric groups, or systems, ranging from ancient Egypt and Hinduism to the Freemasons and the Tarot. Each topic centers around a multilayered artifact or image, which is fully analyzed and decoded until its deepest meanings are revealed. </P></DIV></DIV>
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