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Dictionary of Symbolism: Cultural Icons and the Meanings Behind Them (1992) (edit title/settings)

by Hans Biedermann (Author) (edit contributors)

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A rose, a cross, a heart, and hundreds of other common items hold great symbolic value--their meanings as varied as they are powerful. This encyclopedic work explores the rich and diverse meanings of more than 2,000 symbols, delving into the power of symbols in the past and present worlds of... read more

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above/below A pair of polar opposites, perhaps the most important and most widespread of all symbolically significant DUALITIES.

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Preface
Dictionary
Bibliography
Pictorial Index
General Index

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  1. Hans Biedermann (Author)

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Original Language: German
Publisher: Facts on File
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1992
ISBN: 0816025932
Page Count: 465

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