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The Complete Dictionary of Symbols is an engaging and accessible guide to more than 2,000 major themes, figures, and symbols that are commonly found in myth, art, and literature. Drawing on classical mythologies, Biblical themes, and traditional symbols from cultures worldwide, this user-friendly, attractively priced reference has comprehensive entries on everything from individual animals, plants, and objects to gods, goddesses, supernatural creatures, heroes, heroines, mythical episodes, prophets, saints, miracles, and myriad other subjects. Whether the topic at hand is Mercury or Merlin, the Egyptian ankh or the humble ant, engaging text reveals the origins and meaning of each symbol. Interspersed with the main entries are short articles on themes of special interest, such as the Sun, Moon, and stars, or common vices. Three hundred illustrations, an intuitive system of cross-referencing, and authoritative research make The Complete Dictionary of Symbols a reliable resource for school, home, or library.
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The Complete Dictionary of Symbols, Jack Tresidder
- Język
- Rok wydania
- 2005
- Oprawa
- (miękka)
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- Tytuł
- The Complete Dictionary of Symbols
- Język
- angielski
- Autorzy
- Jack Tresidder
- Wydawca
- Chronicle Books
- Rok wydania
- 2005
- Oprawa
- miękka
- Liczba stron
- 544
- ISBN10
- 0811847675
- ISBN13
- 9780811847674
- Seria
- Kategorie
- Tagi
- Podręczniki językowe & Słowniki, Tematy religijne, Poradniki, Sztuka, Mitologia, Słowniki, Inspiracje, Badania naukowe, Symbolika
- Ocena
- 4,15 z 5
- Opis
- The Complete Dictionary of Symbols is an engaging and accessible guide to more than 2,000 major themes, figures, and symbols that are commonly found in myth, art, and literature. Drawing on classical mythologies, Biblical themes, and traditional symbols from cultures worldwide, this user-friendly, attractively priced reference has comprehensive entries on everything from individual animals, plants, and objects to gods, goddesses, supernatural creatures, heroes, heroines, mythical episodes, prophets, saints, miracles, and myriad other subjects. Whether the topic at hand is Mercury or Merlin, the Egyptian ankh or the humble ant, engaging text reveals the origins and meaning of each symbol. Interspersed with the main entries are short articles on themes of special interest, such as the Sun, Moon, and stars, or common vices. Three hundred illustrations, an intuitive system of cross-referencing, and authoritative research make The Complete Dictionary of Symbols a reliable resource for school, home, or library.