The Ultimate Desktop Dictionary Of Symbols, With More Than 2,000 Concise And Informative Entries Covering Classical And Other Mythologies, Biblical Themes And The World Of Traditional Symbols From Cultures Worldwide, The Complete Dictionary Of Symbols Is An Accessible Guide To More Than 2,000 Major Themes, Figures And Symbols That Have Been Most Commonly Encountered From Ancient Times To The Present Day. This Dictionary Has Comprehensive Entries On Individual Animals, Plants, Objects, Attributes, Gods, Goddesses, Supernatural Creatures, Heroes, Heroines, Mythical Episodes, Prophets, Saints, Miracles And Many Other Topics. Interspersed With The Main Entries Are 'Feature Panels' Covering Special Themes Such As The Sun, Moon And Stars, The Seasons, The Virtues And Vices, And Other Subjects Of Universal Interest. Nearly 300 Illustrations Clarify The Symbols Concerned And A Comprehensive System Of Cross-Referencing Makes This An Essential Addition To Any Family Library.
- ISBN10 1844830136
- ISBN13 9781844830138
- Publish Date 12 August 2004
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 11 February 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Watkins Media
- Imprint Duncan Baird Publishers
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback (A-Format (178x111 mm))
- Language English