A valuable reference, this informative and entertaining volume presents a key to elucidating the symbolic worlds encountered in both the arts and the history of ideas. Alphabetical entries clarify essential meanings of each symbol, as drawn from religion, astrology, alchemy, numerology, other sources. 32 black-and-white illustrations.
A Dictionary of Symbols (Dover Occult)
and over one million other books are available for Amazon Kindle. Learn more
 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Save up to 70% when you rent your textbooks on Amazon. Keep your textbook rentals for a semester and rental return shipping is free. |
Book Description
Frequently Bought Together
Editorial Reviews
Language Notes
Text: English, Spanish (translation)
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images? |
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
Share your thoughts with other customers
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
60 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I purchased this book in hardcover a few years ago, and have found myself going back to it again and again. In writing novels, I know no better reference book than this for providing inspiration and insight. The symbols listed often have meanings far beyond what most would think. The sections on colors and numbers alone are worth the cover price.
My only complaint is that the book is big *enough*, but make no mistake: the material in the book is dense, informative, and insightful. If you are a writer, a thinker, a student of history, or have any interest in the cultural artifacts of human societies, you can't go wrong with this volume. I cannot recommend it enough.
My only complaint is that the book is big *enough*, but make no mistake: the material in the book is dense, informative, and insightful. If you are a writer, a thinker, a student of history, or have any interest in the cultural artifacts of human societies, you can't go wrong with this volume. I cannot recommend it enough.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this book for a class on symbology. While it does give specific definitions of certain symbols, it really does not give you any great detail of the history of the symbol. This was unfortunate for me in this case as I needed to look up history on different symbols.
If all you are looking for is definitions, then by all means, this book will do fine by you. If, however, you need a more in-depth understanding of each symbol, then you will find yourself looking into other texts.
If all you are looking for is definitions, then by all means, this book will do fine by you. If, however, you need a more in-depth understanding of each symbol, then you will find yourself looking into other texts.
31 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book as good content, but needs illustrations/photo's to make it come to life to the reader.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Art and Soul
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am an art therapist and what I really like is that this book gives explanations of the various symbols and what they mean in different cultures. The author also gives alchemical explanations for symbols. I find that this really gives me a broad understanding of a symbol. It is sometimes extremely revealing.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is not only fascinating, but highly valuable! I am a director, acting coach and teacher. Research is required. When exploring dramatic texts, this book is one of the best references I have come across. Beyond its practical use, however, it is also a pleasure to pick up and scan for interesting information. It brings depth of understanding to the world we live in. It is a gem!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By J. Seamans
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been using this for years and recently have lost track of my original hardback edition. I bought two, one for my stepson who made the comment recently that he wished he had a copy.
This is so much more than one of those this is what the symbol means, this provides true semiotic description and analysis often with historical context. Excellent tool for writers and close readers or people just interested in signs and symbols.
This is so much more than one of those this is what the symbol means, this provides true semiotic description and analysis often with historical context. Excellent tool for writers and close readers or people just interested in signs and symbols.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Ranko Skansi
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This nice and not expensive book is really basic literature for anyone that has interest in symbols and signs. My recommendations!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Cirlot is authoritative on defining the "lost language of symbolism" in terms of the communal memory, which evolved with the human mind just as the body evolved into its present form. This assumes that all humans inherit a discrete vocabulary of symbols that are part of the "operating system" of the mind. Taken with studies of Carl Jung's theory of the collective unconscious, "A Dictionary of Symbols" is an invaluable source and guide. The information is presented in easily-accessible dictionary form, and you'll find yourself reaching for this book for fun as well as guidance.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
NewBee Writer
My brother-in-law had this item on his wish list and was very pleased that I had purchased it for him
Thank you Amazon for great selections offered.
Thank you Amazon for great selections offered.
Published 2 months ago by Bsage
1.0 out of 5 stars
Blowhard fluff
I have been looking for another symbols dictionary and thought I had found it when I ordered this one. I was sorely disappointed. Read more
Published 5 months ago by W. Maughan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
I dream a lot and this book does just what it's ment to. Helps me figure those dreams out. If you are really into dream meanings, then buy this book.
Published 11 months ago by Tif
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
If you are looking for a book to help you with sandplay therapy symbolism for children this is not it. Read more
Published on July 14, 2008 by Mimi
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Listmania!
|
|
So You'd Like to...
Look for Similar Items by Category
- Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses
- Books > Education & Reference > Words, Language & Grammar > Linguistics
- Books > New, Used & Rental Textbooks > Social Sciences > Anthropology
- Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Anthropology
- Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Social Sciences
