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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Symbols, Signs & Dream Interpretation
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Symbols Signs Dream Interpretation Author:Mark O'Connell, Raje Airey, Richard Craze The illustrated encyclopedia of symbols, signs & dream interpretation : identification and analysis of the visual vocabulary and secret language that shape our thoughts and dreams. — An unparalleled illustrated exploration of humanity's universal visual vocabulary, through history and around the world, with expert commentary and definitio... more »ns. Explores the spiritual, otherworldly, literary and artistic significance of our ancient mythologies, religions, scientific developments and popular culture. A rich resource of iconographic images and thematic symbolism, including such ancient signs as the circle, the cross, the heart and the star as well as complex abstracts such as the Mother, the Cave, the Dragon and the Holy Grail. A profound exploration of the world of dreaming, revealing the importance dreams have for understanding the self and the world in which we live. Over 2,200 visual depictions, including photographs, fine art paintings, illustrations and specially commissioned line artworks« less