Publisher's Synopsis
The word symbol is derived from the Greek word symbolon and is a graphic sign for an idea, concept, or object. Symbols date back to engravings on caves by prehistoric man. Featuring over 700 symbols, this book shows you the meaning of a wide variety of signs from those of ancient cultures to modern scientific symbols. If you ever wondered about the meaning or origin of a symbol, then this book contains a wide selection of to show the variety of uses to which humans have put these beautiful glyphs, and is a useful guide to the subject.
