the encyclopedia of secret signs and symbols

Rodin said, Man never invented anything new, only discovered things. NO BEGINNING, NO END: ANATOMY OF A SIMPLE SYMBOL We’ll also be surprised to discover that many of the everyday things we take for granted can hold hidden secrets, and by having the key to this knowledge we’ll gain an insight into the minds and concerns of our forbears who constructed these symbols. During this process, we’ll shed light on the cultural, psychological, and anthropological nature of our signs and symbols. The aim of this book is to seek a true understanding of the secret signs, sacred symbols, and other indicators of the arcane, hidden world that are so thickly clustered around us. What is the most important symbol in the World?ĭivided into easy-to-follow A-Z themed sections, the book answers all these questions and more, from sections on Magic and Mystery, Deities and Rituals, the Animal and Plant Kingdom, Landscape and the Elements, to Food and Sacred Geometry.įind out about the secret Demonic alphabet and Script of the Magi, the Glastonbury Zodiac, the Masonic Compass, the Eye of Horus, Native American hunting symbols, the Caduceus and the Indian Diwali ritual.Įlement Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols is a fascinating compendium of the hidden meanings behind the most important visual symbols in the world.What are the hidden meanings behind the symbols on the American dollar?.

Why do Hindus use coloured rice powder to draw elaborate symbols in front of their homes, only to have these patterns destroyed every day by footprints?.

Why do Masonic Temples have a black and white chequered floor covering?.

Why is the eye believed to be a powerful symbol of protection by fishermen?.

This is the biggest A-Z reference book on symbolic objects you'll ever find.įrom the popular series of 'Element Encyclopedias', this is the largest, most definitive guide to the secret and ancient knowledge of signs and symbols, some of which has been lost over thousands of years. Unlock the lost and hidden meanings of the world's ancient and modern signs and symbols with the latest in the hugely popular series of 'Element Encyclopedias'.

The encyclopedia of secret signs and symbols