{"product_id":"2026200015470-secondhand-a-dictionary-of-symbols","title":"A Dictionary Of Symbols","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gateway into the hidden language of human imagination, A Dictionary of Symbols by J.E. Cirlot is an authoritative and encyclopaedic reference work that catalogues the rich symbolic vocabulary drawn from mythology, religion, art, alchemy, and the collective unconscious of civilisations across millennia. From the anchor to the serpent, from the yin-yang to the winged figure, Cirlot systematically presents over 800 symbols, tracing their origins and meanings across cultures — from ancient Egypt and Greece to medieval Europe and the Far East — with scholarly rigour and poetic sensitivity.\n\nOriginally published in Spanish as Diccionario de símbolos tradicionales, this landmark work — translated into English by Jack Sage — stands as one of the most comprehensive and respected references in the field of symbolism, drawing on the psychological theories of Carl Jung and the comparative mythology of figures like Mircea Eliade. Cirlot's prose is both precise and evocative, allowing the reader to perceive the profound interconnectedness of symbols across time and geography. Whether approached as a scholarly resource, a tool for artists and writers, or a guide to unlocking the deeper meanings embedded in the world around us, this is a volume that rewards every return visit — and one that raises the tantalising question: how many of the symbols that surround us do we truly understand?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203214188763,"sku":"2026200015470-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/55d113a4-e128-41ce-9681-bce4b2d806c9.png?v=1788145965","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200015470-secondhand-a-dictionary-of-symbols","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}