Mammoth Book of Lost Symbols: A Dictionary of the Hidden Language of Symbolism

by Nadia Julien

Explaining that, for centuries, humans have employed symbols to represent thoughts or feelings and protect secret information, Nadia Julien investigates how such visual clues have been used in folklore, faith and everyday life throughout time and reveals how to interpret them on a personal level. Presented in dictionary format, her findings encompass religions, belief systems and cultures worldwide.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Religion, Mythology

508 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[LeatheHatless · Rating 4 out of 5]

After coming in contact with Chevalier's dictionary, I wanted to branch out and see other options that were a bit more comfortable for my wallet. This did the trick for now. So if you want to explore and initiate into the world of symbols this could be the gateway.

[Ocean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven't per say finished reading this book but as it is a dictionary I didn't read it page by page but rather intensely researched with it for the last few months and it is sooo very interesting. It could use more picture example but besides that it's a perfect symbol reference book !

[A. Kaluza · Rating 3 out of 5]

Discombobulated and at times hard to decipher, but this book is absolutely chock-full of information that makes up for it's mashed together nature. Take your time with it, and you'll feel rewarded.

[Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love that its both a dictionary and a history lesson for symbols of strong association

[MKF]

DNF.
Thought this was an actual book on lost symbols but instead it's a new age guide to symbols almost like a dream dictionary. Each symbol gets random words that supposedly what it represents then some history and mythology. Don't expect all of them to have this information because a few just has a sentence or two with very little information. I haven't heard of many of these and so if they are correct they are kinda interesting.