Dictionary of symbols cover

Dictionary of symbols

by Jack Tresidder

"In the Dictionary of Symbols, author and art historian Jack Tresidder explores core symbols from across the world's cultures, revealing surprising insights into the development of human thought, religion, art, and mythology." "Europe to Africa, Asia to the Americas, this comprehensive and authoritative survey explains more than one thousand traditional images and emblems. Fully cross-referenced with a thorough index, this beautifully illustrated, alphabetical guide is an amazing resource for research and inquiry - whether mystical, cultural, artistic, or literary."--Jacket.

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?