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Symbolism
The language of signs
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One of the key markers of intelligence is the ability to manipulate symbolic thought. Symbols are found in mythology and folklore worldwide, and here are some books at this site on this topic.
The Migration of SymbolsGoblet d'Alviella, 1894 — The migration and mutation of a set of powerful archaic symbols.The Book of Talismans, Amulets and Zodiacal GemsWilliam Thomas Pavitt, 1914 — The symbolism of gems and their astrological signatures.Architecture, Mysticism and MythW.R. Lethaby, 1892 — The macrocosm reflected in ancient architecture.Fictitious and Symbolic Creatures in ArtJohn Vinycomb, 1909 — Lore of the fantastic beasts of English Heraldry.The Signature of All ThingsJacob Boehme, 1912 — A Christian mystic explains the hidden meanings implicit in everything.The Secret Teachings of All AgesManley Palmer Hall, 1928 — A comprehensive introduction to the Esoteric, including the Qaballa, Tarot, Ceremonial Magic, Neo-Platonic Philosophy, Mystery Religions, Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry.The Gnostics and Their RemainsCharles William King, 1887 — King's pioneering summary of what was known about the Gnostics prior to the Nag Hammadi discoveries.The Hieroglyphics of HorapolloAlexander Turner Cory, 1840 — An attempt in late antiquity to explain Egyptian Hieroglyphs as pure symbols (very unsuccessfully). Noted for its influence on later occultists.Site copyrightsTerms of Service