To some the subject is utterly antiquated, the sort of thing to which no sensible person should give a second thought in this day and age.

Preface When we talk about symbols and symbolism, we usually reveal one of two very different attitudes toward them. Jacket design by Elaine Tannenbaum Composition and manufacturing by the Maple-Vail Book Manufacturing Group Printed in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 This book is printed on acid-free paper.Ĭontents vii Preface Dictionary 1 Bibliography 397 Pictorial Index 401 General Index 437 Please call our Special Sales Department in New York at 212/683-2244 (dial 800/322-8755 except in NY, AK or HI) or in Oxford atĨ651728399. Facts On File books are avai lable at special discounts when purchased in bulk quantities for businesses, associations, institutions or sales promotions. 23~c20 91-44933 A British CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Includes bibliographical references and index. Translation of: Knaurs Lexikon der Symbole. Englishl Dictionary of symbolism 1 Hans Biedermann: translated by James Hulbert. Library of Congress Cata[oging-in-Publication Dataīiedermann, Hans, 1930-1990 [Knaurs Lexikon der Symbole. 460 Park A venue South New York NY 100[6 USAįacts On File Limited c/o Roundhouse Publishing Ltd. For information contact: Facts On File, Inc. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher. Original Copyright © 1989 by Hans Biedermann Translation Copyright © 1992 by Facts On File, Inc.

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