Symbolism : a comprehensive dictionary / Steven Olderr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Olderr, Steven.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Symbolism--Dictionaries.

Symbolism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (237 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The use of symbolism is an art, not a science. Different people use symbols in a variety of ways and each symbol can have diverse meanings, even within the same culture. Not surprisingly, determining the meaning of symbols can be difficult. This valuable reference defines the general symbolism of over 15,000 terms, from ancient to modern, as well as specialized meanings in mythology, religion, art, literature, folklore, flower language, astrology, heraldry, numerology, and cultures the world over. From ""0"" to ""Zu,"" each entry catalogs all possible connotations, listed by culture when appro

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Preface; The Dictionary

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-280-48975-8

9786613584984

0-7864-9067-5

OCLC:

782916601