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

by Nadia Julien

Humanity has always used symbols - material objects used to denote difficult, abstract concepts-to describe thoughts and feelings, or to protect secret truths from common knowledge.

This concise A-Z guide is a fascinating work of reference that brings to light all the symbols and symbolisms of the world, many aspects of which have been lost to time, including Freemasonry, the Kabbalah, the tarot, astrology, alchemy, Zoroastrianism, and ancient cultures from Egypt to Japan.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Religion, Mythology

513 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[LeatheHatless]

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]

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]

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]

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.