Migration of Symbols
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The Migration of Symbols by Count Goblet d'Alviella is a seminal work in the field of comparative religion and anthropology. Originally published in 1894, this book explores the origins and evolution of religious symbols and their migration across different cultures and civilizations. The author argues that symbols are not static but are constantly changing and adapting to new contexts and meanings. He traces the migration of symbols from ancient Egypt to Greece, Rome, and beyond, and examines the ways in which they have been interpreted and reinterpreted over time. The book covers a wide rang...
The Migration of Symbols by Count Goblet d'Alviella is a seminal work in the field of comparative religion and anthropology. Originally published in 1894, this book explores the origins and evolution of religious symbols and their migration across different cultures and civilizations. The author argues that symbols are not static but are constantly changing and adapting to new contexts and meanings. He traces the migration of symbols from ancient Egypt to Greece, Rome, and beyond, and examines the ways in which they have been interpreted and reinterpreted over time. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the symbolism of the sun and moon, the significance of the cross, and the role of myths and legends in shaping religious beliefs. D'Alviella's insightful analysis of the migration of symbols has had a profound influence on the study of comparative religion and remains a classic work in the field today.1894. The author, a Grand Master of Belgian Freemasonry, was universally recognized as the greatest living exponent of symbols. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿By symbolism the simplest, commonest, objects are transformed, idealized, and acquire a new and illimitable value. Men everywhere are either choosing natural or artificial objects to remind them of the Great Hidden One.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Contents: On Symbols Common to Different Races; On the Gammadion of Swastika; On the Causes of Alteration in the Meaning and Form of Symbols; Symbolism and Mythology of the Tree; On the Tansmutation of Symbols; On the Winged Globe, the Caduceus, and The Trisula, Addenda; Index. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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