Symbolism
A Comprehensive Dictionary
Compiled by
Steven
Olderr
ISBN
978-0-7864-2127-5
159pp.
softcover
2005 [1986]
Available for immediate shipment
Description
The most comprehensive such dictionary, Olderr’s defines 6,115 terms, ancient to modern, of general symbolism and specialized meanings in literature, art, religion, the Bible, mythology, folklore, flower language, astrology, numerology, alchemy, heraldy. Includes associations (“A” associated with beginning), emblems (three feathers an emblem of Wales), attributes (scales an attribute of Justice), allusions (“albatross around one’s neck” aludes to The Rime of the Ancient Mariner).
About the Author
Award-winning author Steven Olderr is a professional librarian living in Oak Park, Illinois. El autor del presente libro, el premiado Steven Olderr, es bibliotecario afincado en Oak Park, Illinois.
Other Book(s) by Steven Olderr Available from McFarland:
Reverse Symbolism Dictionary
The Pan American Games / Los Juegos Panamericanos
Reviews
“A welcome addition to reference collections in public, college, and university libraries”—Choice
“More entries than other one-volume dictionaries”—ARBA.
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