symbolism

Contains an illustrated guide to the symbols used from prehistory to the society of the twentieth century, including shapes and colors, objects, animals, the natural world, and human and spiritual symbols, and describes symbol systems such as those used in alchemy, astrology, and the tarot.

Contains hundreds of words and their reported meanings when they occur in dreams; also includes the history of dreaming, dream symbols, and dreams and health.

Explains the origins of familiar Halloween symbols and relates stories associated with them.

Examines the myths, legends, and folklore associated with fabulous and strange creatures from different lands and ages, and looks at the traditions and folklore of familiar real animals, saints who claimed to turn into deer, modern monsters such as Bigfoot and Mothman, and animal and headed deities.

Explains the meanings and origins of more than 2,000 symbols found in mythology, archeology, psychology, the Bible, literature, fairy tales, folklore, and history.

Symbols have grown into icons representing love, hate, happiness, nationality, and religion. This volume explores some of these signs and symbols, how they came to be, what they mean, and what they could mean in the future.

Examines different types of secret codes, organizations, designs, and more.