Signs Symbols and Omens

As human beings, we live in a world of symbols. From traffic signs to the very letters that comprise these words, symbols are woven into every aspect of daily life. Since prehistoric times humans have used symbolic representation to communicate with each other and with the divine. In Signs, Symbols & Omens, leading occult authority Raymond Buckland describes the form and meaning of over 800 symbols from ancient and modern religions, magical traditions, and indigenous cultures around the world. Understand the symbols used throughout human history and gain a deeper appreciation for the depth of the human experience and the vast uncharted realm of the collective unconscious. Some of the cultures which are touched upon in this informative book include Ancient Egypt, Australian Aborigines, Aztecs, Mayans, Buddhists, Celtic, Chinese and Christian peoples, Greeks, Romans, Native Americans, and the Norse. Some world religions that are also covered are Hindu, Islam, Judaism, Shinto, Sikh, Voudoun, Witchcraft, and Paganism. This softcover is previously loved with minor wear to the cover. Signs Symbols and Omens is absolutely a must-have for every magical library!