Reverse Symbolism Dictionary - Symbols Listed by Subject, 2d ed

The only dictionary of its kind, this greatly expanded second edition lists objects, concepts, traits and situations ancient and modern and gives their appropriate symbols. A companion to Symbolism: A Comprehensive Dictionary (2012), this volume presents symbols and their referents in reverse association (but is not simply a reconfiguring of information). Examples: a symbol for "hell" is descending stairs; an attribute of Saint Benedict is a raven; joy after sorrow is signified by the gemstone amber. Ethnic, literary, artistic, religious, heraldic, numerological, folkloric, occult and psychological usages are included.

About the author

Award-winning author Steven Olderr is a professional librarian living in Oak Park, Illinois.

Summary

The only dictionary of its kind, this greatly expanded second edition lists objects, concepts, traits and situations ancient and modern and gives their appropriate symbols. A companion to Symbolism: A Comprehensive Dictionary, this volume presents symbols and their referents in reverse association.

Product details

• Authors: Steven Olderr
• Publisher: McFarland
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2022
• EAN: 9781476689234
• ISBN: 978-1-4766-8923-4
• No. of pages: 324
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 254 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 612 g
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > German dictionaries