Symbole, Dämonen und heilige Türme : Bildtafeln zur ethnologischen Religionskunde und Mythologie / Theodor-Wilhelm Danzel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Danzel, Theodor-Wilhelm, Author.

Language:

German

Subjects (All):

Symbolism.

Mythology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (86 p.)

Edition:

Reprint 2022

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [1930]

Language Note:

In German.

Summary:

This book, published in 1930, explores the symbolism and iconography in various cultures, focusing on sacred structures, celestial symbols, and mythical creatures. It examines how these images are intertwined with mythological and magical traditions across different societies, highlighting their significance in understanding cultural history. The work is based on illustrations prepared for the National Research Institute of Social Sciences in Shanghai, emphasizing the universal aspects of human thought and representation. The author aims to demonstrate how these symbols reflect comparable spiritual and intellectual processes worldwide, despite cultural differences. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Vorbemerkung

INHALTSVERZEICHNIS

Einführung

Tafeln

Notes:

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ISBN:

9783112660928

3112660927

OCLC:

1355217785