World of Symbols

Description

The World of Symbols: An Introduction provides an accessible overview of symbolic language, explaining how symbols communicate ideas, preserve cultural memory, and reveal the origins of myths, legends, and traditions. Through engaging examples including fairy tales, mermaids, dragons, the Green Man, and the principles of symbolic interpretation, Dr. Michelle Snyder introduces readers to the methods used to understand symbols in their historical and cultural context. Written for curious beginners and lifelong learners alike, this book is an inviting first step into the study of one of humanity’s oldest and most enduring languages.