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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.


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Text: English, Spanish (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details
  • Paperback: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications; 2 edition (September 16, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486425231
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486425238
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,762 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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