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The Lost Symbol (Robert Langdon, #3) The Lost Symbol (Robert Langdon, #3)
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avg rating 3.77 — 661,990 ratings — published 2009
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The Book of Symbols: Reflections on Archetypal Images The Book of Symbols: Reflections on Archetypal Images (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.44 — 2,191 ratings — published 2010
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Angels & Demons (Robert Langdon, #1) Angels & Demons (Robert Langdon, #1)
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avg rating 3.96 — 3,417,526 ratings — published 2000
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Man and His Symbols Man and His Symbols (Mass Market Paperback)
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avg rating 4.18 — 34,519 ratings — published 1964
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The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.34 — 787 ratings — published 1982
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A Dictionary of Symbols A Dictionary of Symbols (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.15 — 869 ratings — published 1958
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Signs and Symbols: An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings (DK Compact Culture Guides) Signs and Symbols: An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings (DK Compact Culture Guides)
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avg rating 3.93 — 1,024 ratings — published 1996
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The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.22 — 872 ratings — published 1988
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Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols: The Ultimate A-Z Guide from Alchemy to the Zodiac Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols: The Ultimate A-Z Guide from Alchemy to the Zodiac (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.17 — 728 ratings — published 2008
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The Power of Myth The Power of Myth (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.26 — 54,066 ratings — published 1988
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An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.12 — 282 ratings — published 1978
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The Secret Language of Symbols: A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Meanings The Secret Language of Symbols: A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Meanings (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.57 — 228 ratings — published
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Dictionary of Symbolism: Cultural Icons and the Meanings Behind Them Dictionary of Symbolism: Cultural Icons and the Meanings Behind Them (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.00 — 241 ratings — published 1989
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The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon, #2) The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon, #2)
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avg rating 3.94 — 2,543,289 ratings — published 2003
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The Complete Dictionary of Symbols The Complete Dictionary of Symbols (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 134 ratings — published 1998
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The Book of Signs The Book of Signs (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.82 — 314 ratings — published 1926
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Images and Symbols Images and Symbols (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.15 — 726 ratings — published 1952
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A Dictionary of Literary Symbols A Dictionary of Literary Symbols (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.19 — 70 ratings — published 1999
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Illustrated Dictionary Of Symbols In Eastern And Western Art (Icon Editions) Illustrated Dictionary Of Symbols In Eastern And Western Art (Icon Editions)
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avg rating 3.74 — 39 ratings — published 1994
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Symbols and Allegories in Art (A Guide to Imagery) Symbols and Allegories in Art (A Guide to Imagery)
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avg rating 3.95 — 169 ratings — published 2005
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Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.23 — 248 ratings — published 1973
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Dictionary of Symbols (Norton Paperback) Dictionary of Symbols (Norton Paperback)
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avg rating 4.18 — 149 ratings — published 1938
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Alchemy & Mysticism Alchemy & Mysticism (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.25 — 2,153 ratings — published 1996
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Symbols of Sacred Science Symbols of Sacred Science (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.27 — 376 ratings — published 1962
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Origin (Robert Langdon, #5) Origin (Robert Langdon, #5)
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avg rating 3.90 — 370,608 ratings — published 2017
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The Mammoth Book of Lost Symbols: A Guide to the Language of Symbolism The Mammoth Book of Lost Symbols: A Guide to the Language of Symbolism (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.73 — 41 ratings — published 1989
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The Hermetic Tradition: Symbols and Teachings of the Royal Art The Hermetic Tradition: Symbols and Teachings of the Royal Art (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.14 — 575 ratings — published 1931
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Sigil Witchery: A Witch's Guide to Crafting Magick Symbols (Sigil Witchery, #1) Sigil Witchery: A Witch's Guide to Crafting Magick Symbols (Sigil Witchery, #1)
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avg rating 4.31 — 878 ratings — published 2018
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The Illustrated Signs and Symbols Sourcebook: An A to Z Compendium of Over 1000 Designs The Illustrated Signs and Symbols Sourcebook: An A to Z Compendium of Over 1000 Designs (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.29 — 387 ratings — published 2008
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The First Signs: Unlocking the Mysteries of the World's Oldest Symbols The First Signs: Unlocking the Mysteries of the World's Oldest Symbols (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.95 — 644 ratings — published 2016
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Nature and Its Symbols Nature and Its Symbols (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.90 — 126 ratings — published 2003
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Signs and Symbols in Christian Art Signs and Symbols in Christian Art (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.94 — 177 ratings — published 1959
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Secrets of the Universe in 100 Symbols Secrets of the Universe in 100 Symbols (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.79 — 126 ratings — published 2015
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Mythologies Mythologies (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.08 — 17,329 ratings — published 1957
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The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 29,148 ratings — published 1999
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Dictionary of Chinese Symbols (Routledge Dictionaries) Dictionary of Chinese Symbols (Routledge Dictionaries)
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avg rating 4.00 — 80 ratings — published 1983
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1000 Symbols: What Shapes Mean in Art and Myth 1000 Symbols: What Shapes Mean in Art and Myth (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.85 — 67 ratings — published 2002
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Perspective as Symbolic Form Perspective as Symbolic Form (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.09 — 656 ratings — published 1927
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Inferno (Robert Langdon, #4) Inferno (Robert Langdon, #4)
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avg rating 3.90 — 599,799 ratings — published 2013
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Labyrinth: Studies on an Archetype Labyrinth: Studies on an Archetype (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 5.00 — 4 ratings — published 1987
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Fabulous Creatures, Mythical Monsters, and Animal Power Symbols: A Handbook Fabulous Creatures, Mythical Monsters, and Animal Power Symbols: A Handbook (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.53 — 32 ratings — published 2007
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Number Words and Number Symbols: A Cultural History of Numbers Number Words and Number Symbols: A Cultural History of Numbers (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.98 — 45 ratings — published 1958
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White Noise White Noise (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.86 — 128,580 ratings — published 1985
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Symbology: Decoding Classic Images Symbology: Decoding Classic Images (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.40 — 10 ratings — published 2011
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How To Read Symbols How To Read Symbols (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.31 — 75 ratings — published 2009
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Sacred Symbols: Finding Meaning in Rites, Rituals and Ordinances Sacred Symbols: Finding Meaning in Rites, Rituals and Ordinances (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.43 — 375 ratings — published 2011
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Synchronicity: An Acausal Connecting Principle Synchronicity: An Acausal Connecting Principle (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.01 — 4,787 ratings — published 1952
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Symbols, Signs and Signets (Dover Pictorial Archive) Symbols, Signs and Signets (Dover Pictorial Archive)
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avg rating 3.82 — 94 ratings — published 1969
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The Forgotten Language: An Introduction to the Understanding of Dreams, Fairy Tales, and Myths The Forgotten Language: An Introduction to the Understanding of Dreams, Fairy Tales, and Myths (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.80 — 1,907 ratings — published
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Umberto Eco
“A democratic civilization will save itself only if it makes the language of the image into a stimulus for critical reflection — not an invitation for hypnosis.”
Umberto Eco, The Screen Education Reader

Lia Habel
“Far more powerful than religion, far more powerful than money, or even land or violence, are symbols. Symbols are stories. Symbols are pictures, or items, or ideas that represent something else. Human beings attach such meaning and importance to symbols that they can inspire hope, stand in for gods, or convince someone that he or she is dying. These symbols are everywhere around you.”
Lia Habel, Dearly, Departed

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