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# An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols

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Review: Multiple perspectives - Detailed information from different perspectives
Review: ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!! - Over the last 18 years, I have reached for this book over and over again. It is not a book of pictures, even though it has quite a few illustrations and pictures in it; rather, it gives very clear and deep meanings of symbols. This female author has great spiritual depth and insight. That is what makes this book such a treasure! Most of the time, I find the word/symbol I am looking for. Occasionally I don't! Still, I could not recommend it more highly.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #152,585 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #52 in Art Encyclopedias #116 in Illustration and Graphic Design #499 in Art History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (274) |
| Dimensions  | 6.25 x 0.5 x 9.5 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 0500271259 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0500271254 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 208 pages |
| Publication date  | March 17, 1987 |
| Publisher  | Thames & Hudson |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Multiple perspectives
*by P***S on September 21, 2025*

Detailed information from different perspectives

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!
*by M***I on January 28, 2011*

Over the last 18 years, I have reached for this book over and over again. It is not a book of pictures, even though it has quite a few illustrations and pictures in it; rather, it gives very clear and deep meanings of symbols. This female author has great spiritual depth and insight. That is what makes this book such a treasure! Most of the time, I find the word/symbol I am looking for. Occasionally I don't! Still, I could not recommend it more highly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you are into the symbolism of everyday objects/concepts , this book is for you!
*by T***H on May 5, 2021*

This book is different than just a regular encyclopedia, because the definitions are what each thing means symbolically. For example, "Eye: light, enlightenment, knowledge, the mind, vigilance, protection, etc."... NOT, "the organ in your face that you see out of." I also wanted to note that each definition has more than just single words describing them, like what I wrote for the description of "eye" above. They also have sentences, and most are large paragraphs - I am happy with the amount of description there is. Yet, this book isn't totally comprehensive, that's why I knocked off a star. For instance, it doesn't include the 'Flower of Life' or different iconic symbols you would naturally think would be in a book of symbols.. BUT, I find it rather refreshing and a great addition to my symbol book library. Also, most of the symbols mentioned in the book are commonplace items, including: Mouse, Eagle, Ear, Egg, Dog, Night, New Year, Numbers, Line, Linen and others alike, which are not usually mentioned in other symbol book references. I think if you really wanted to learn about symbols, you will need more than this book. BUT, I find it to be an excellent addition to my reference material about symbols.

## Frequently Bought Together

- An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols
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