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Dictionary of Symbolism: Cultural Icons and the Meanings Behind Them

by Hans Biedermann

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Publisher Comments:

A rose, a cross, a heart, and hundreds of other common items hold great symbolic value--their meanings as varied as they are powerful. This encyclopedic work explores the rich and diverse meanings of more than 2,000 symbols, delving into the power of symbols in the past and present worlds of mythology, fairy tales, religion, literature, history, and archaeology. Over 600 illustrations.
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ISBN:
9780452011182
Subtitle:
Cultural Icons and the Meanings Behind Them
Translator:
Hulbert, James
Author:
Biedermann, Hans
Author:
Hulbert, James
Publisher:
Plume Books
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Dictionaries
Subject:
Mass media
Subject:
Encyclopedias
Subject:
Signs and symbols
Subject:
Signs and symbols -- Dictionaries.
Subject:
Mass Media - General
Subject:
Media Studies
Subject:
Readers
Copyright:
1994
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references p. 397-400.
Series Volume:
vyp. 7 (540)
Publication Date:
January 1994
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
480
Dimensions:
9.95x7.06x1.28 in. 1.82 lbs.
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