Reverse Symbolism Dictionary: Symbols Listed by Subject

Olderr, Steven

ISBN 10: 1476689237 / ISBN 13: 9781476689234

Published by McFarland Publishing, 2022

About this Item

2nd edition. 358 pages. 10.00x7.00x0.72 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # x-1476689237

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reverse Symbolism Dictionary: Symbols Listed by Subject
• Publisher: McFarland Publishing
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1476689237
• ISBN 13: 9781476689234
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Brand New

About this title

Synopsis

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.