The crow spelled death for medieval Europeans, but for Native Americans it represents a guide from the spirit world. "Dictionary of Symbols" explores 1,000 symbols from across the world's cultures and throughout the ages. Unlike other books on the subject, it is truly comprehensive, including entries, arranged alphabetically, for everything from amaranth (a Greek symbol of immortality) to ziggurat (a temple-shaped Mesopotamian icon). Indexed, cross-referenced, and packed with over 100 drawings, this is an indispensable reference for writers, artists, and anyone intrigued by the power of primal metaphors.
- ISBN10 0811818888
- ISBN13 9780811818889
- Publish Date 1 April 1998
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 12 July 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Chronicle Books
- Format Hardcover
- Language English