Symbols. The Big Book. Archetypes, Spiritual Symbols, Secret Signs of Mystical Cults from Antiquity to the Present Day

What lies behind the image of the snake, the sun, the labyrinth, or the world tree? Why do the same signs appear in the myths, religions, art, and secret teachings of different peoples?

This richly illustrated encyclopedia invites you to embark on a journey into the world of archetypes, spiritual symbols, and mystical signs — from ancient civilizations to the present day. You will encounter solar and lunar deities, spirits and higher powers, chthonic gods, the symbolism of animals and plants, the magic of alphabets, alchemical signs, secret societies, astrology, and natural elements.

With the help of this richly illustrated encyclopedia, you will learn how the same images are revealed in different cultures and epochs and help to better understand mythology, religion, art, and human thought.