The lost language of symbolism
an inquiry into the origin of certain letters, words, names, fairy-tales, folklore, and mythologies.
by Harold Bayley and Bayley
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An Inquiry into the Origin of Certain Letters, Words, Names, Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Mythologies. Bayley spent years gathering knowledge of symbols and emblems from many different areas. He has a scholarly command over mythology, folklore, religious texts, and fairy tales from around the world that shows clearly how and why important symbols were used. Stories are often cross-referenced, showing how other diverse cultures from around the world had similar tales. A gold mine for any serious researcher, reveals knowledge that would otherwise have remained lost or misunderstood. Paperback , Published Jan-04 , 6 x 9 , 384pp
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Water-marks, Printing, Folklore, Watermarks, Symbolism, Mythology, Specimens, Printers' marks, Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques, Printer's marks, New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit, New Age, Magick Studies, New Age / Parapsychology, Mythologie, Symboliek, Symbolism in literaturePlaces
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"First published ... 1912."
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