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Signs and Symbols

Signs and Symbols Author: Kathryn Wilkinson Publisher: DK Published: 2008 Pages: 352

Signs and Symbols

Signs and Symbols Chapters

Signs and Symbols Chapters

1. The Cosmos
   • The Sun
   • The Moon
   • The Night Sky
   • The Earth
   • Mountains
   • Fire Water
   • The Weather
   • Rain and Snow
   • Floods
   • The Seasons
   • Precious Stones
   • Gold
   • Precious Matter
2. Natural World
   • Mammals
   • Cats
   • Birds
   • Eagles
   • Reptile and Amphibians
   • Snakes
   • Aquatic Creatures
   • Creepy Crawlies
   • Baulous Beasts
   • Dragon
   • Plants
   • Flowers
   • The Lotus
   • Herbs and Spices
   • The Forest
   • Trees
   • Sacred Trees
   • Fruits of the Earth
   • Foods of the Earth
3. Human Life
   • The Head
   • Head Trophies
   • Huan Body
   • Hands and Feet
   • Fertility and Childbirth
   • Initiation Rites
   • Love and Marriage
   • Daeth and Mourning
   • Vanitas
4. Myths and Religions
   • Egyptian Deities
   • Greek and Roman Deities
   • Celtic and Nordic Deities
   • Meso and South American Deities
   • Ancestros
   • Nature Spiritis
   • Tribal Totems, Heroes and Trciksters
   • The Dreaming
   • Shamanism
   • Creation Stories
   • Hinduism
   • Buddhism
   • Taoism and Shinto
   • Judaism
   • Kabbalah
   • Christianity
   • Islam
   • Sikhism
   • Voodoo
   • Angels
   • Satan and demons
   • Witches and Wikka
   • Amulets
   • Divination
   • Western Astrology
   • Chinese Horoscope
   • Numerology
   • The Holy Grail
   • Alchemy
5. Society and Culture
   • Royalty
   • Trappings of Royalty
   • Coronoations
   • Nationality
   • Tools and Weapons
   • Architecture
   • Religious Architecture
   • Sacred Places
   • Buildings
   • Steps to Heaven
   • The Home
   • Ships and Boats
   • Gardens
   • Clothing and Costume
   • Headwear
   • Uniforms
   • Jewellry
   • Body Adornment
   • Group Affiliation
   • Freemasonry
   • Art
   • Dance and Theatre
   • Masks
   • Fairy Tales
   • Musical Instruments
6. Symbol Systems
   • Colours
   • Shapes
   • Patterns
   • Numbers
   • Picture Writing
   • Alphabets
   • International Signs
   • Professional Signs
   • Banrds and Logos
   • Heraldic Emblems
   • Flags
   • Sign Languages and Signals
   • Symbolic Gestures

Signs and Symbols Appendices

1. Glossary
2. Further Reading
3. Index
4. Acknowledgements