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Signs & symbols [: an illustrated guide to their origins and meanings]

This volume examines the origins and meanings of over 2,000 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern logos. It investigates their interpretation in myth, religion, and culture through thematic sections supported by illustrations and photography.

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