The Migration of Symbols (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162563282)

The Migration of Symbols is a book written by Count Goblet d'Alviella, first published in 1894. The book explores the history and evolution of symbols and their meanings across different cultures and civilizations. It examines how symbols have been adopted, adapted, and transformed over time, and how they have migrated from one culture to another.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the migration of symbols in ancient times, from the prehistoric era to the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. It explores the origins of symbols such as the swastika, the cross, and the serpent, and how they have been used in different cultures and religions.The second part of the book looks at the migration of symbols in the modern era, from the Renaissance to the 19th century. It examines how symbols have been used in art, literature, and philosophy, and how they have been influenced by the rise of science and technology.Throughout the book, d'Alviella argues that symbols are not fixed or static, but rather dynamic and constantly evolving. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context in which symbols are used, and how they can be interpreted in different ways by different people.Overall, The Migration of Symbols is a fascinating exploration of the history and meaning of symbols, and their role in shaping human culture and society. It remains a classic work in the field of symbolism and is still widely read and studied 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.

Author: Count Goblet D'Alviella
ISBN-10: 1162563281
ISBN-13: 9781162563282
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.65d