Read The Book of Primal Signs: The High Magic of Symbols

The Book of Primal Signs: The High Magic of Symbols

Nigel Pennick

4.9/5 (19786 ratings)

Description:An in-depth study of the sacred meanings behind ancient and enduring symbols • Explains the multiple forms and uses of symbols from ancient times to the present day, reflecting their roots in folk magic and the Western Mystery tradition • Examines more than 40 glyphs, such as the cross, fleur de lis, and pentagram, as well as several families of symbols, such as craftsmen’s marks and runes • Includes more than 300 unique woodcuts, drawings, calligraphy, and photographs--many never before reproduced From ancient rock and cave art to the contemporary brand logos of politics and business, human beings have always created symbols to denote specific ideas, groups, or important objects as well as to convey deeper information than can be communicated in words. Many glyphs have retained their meanings over millennia whereas some have modern meanings vastly different from the original connotation. In this study of symbols, Nigel Pennick explores glyphs as agents of higher consciousness and ports of access to the collective unconscious, acknowledging the continuity of tradition, both deliberate and not, as well as how interpretations of some symbols, such as the swastika, have changed dramatically. With more than 300 unique woodcuts, drawings, calligraphy, and photographs--many never before reproduced--Pennick examines ancient and enduring glyphs in detail, such as the circle, cross, eye, pentagram, fleur de lis, tree of life, and horseshoe, as well as several families of symbols, such as craftsmen’s marks, runes, symbolic beasts, human heads and skulls, and the sigils of Mammon. The author explains the multiple forms and uses of each from ancient times to the present day, reflecting their roots in the Western Mystery tradition. He explores the symbols of high magic such as the glyph of John Dee’s monad, those of folk magic such as the traditional cock on the weather vane, and the creation of modern glyphs such as the peace sign and the anarchy symbol. Contrasting the hi-jacked use of power symbols in modern advertising with the vital role of symbols in traditional arts and crafts, Pennick reveals how symbols link the cosmic with the terrestrial and allow us to infuse the mundane with the numinous.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Book of Primal Signs: The High Magic of Symbols. To get started finding The Book of Primal Signs: The High Magic of Symbols, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Pages: —

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: —

Release: —

ISBN: 1620553163

Description: An in-depth study of the sacred meanings behind ancient and enduring symbols • Explains the multiple forms and uses of symbols from ancient times to the present day, reflecting their roots in folk magic and the Western Mystery tradition • Examines more than 40 glyphs, such as the cross, fleur de lis, and pentagram, as well as several families of symbols, such as craftsmen’s marks and runes • Includes more than 300 unique woodcuts, drawings, calligraphy, and photographs--many never before reproduced From ancient rock and cave art to the contemporary brand logos of politics and business, human beings have always created symbols to denote specific ideas, groups, or important objects as well as to convey deeper information than can be communicated in words. Many glyphs have retained their meanings over millennia whereas some have modern meanings vastly different from the original connotation. In this study of symbols, Nigel Pennick explores glyphs as agents of higher consciousness and ports of access to the collective unconscious, acknowledging the continuity of tradition, both deliberate and not, as well as how interpretations of some symbols, such as the swastika, have changed dramatically. With more than 300 unique woodcuts, drawings, calligraphy, and photographs--many never before reproduced--Pennick examines ancient and enduring glyphs in detail, such as the circle, cross, eye, pentagram, fleur de lis, tree of life, and horseshoe, as well as several families of symbols, such as craftsmen’s marks, runes, symbolic beasts, human heads and skulls, and the sigils of Mammon. The author explains the multiple forms and uses of each from ancient times to the present day, reflecting their roots in the Western Mystery tradition. He explores the symbols of high magic such as the glyph of John Dee’s monad, those of folk magic such as the traditional cock on the weather vane, and the creation of modern glyphs such as the peace sign and the anarchy symbol. Contrasting the hi-jacked use of power symbols in modern advertising with the vital role of symbols in traditional arts and crafts, Pennick reveals how symbols link the cosmic with the terrestrial and allow us to infuse the mundane with the numinous.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Book of Primal Signs: The High Magic of Symbols. To get started finding The Book of Primal Signs: The High Magic of Symbols, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Special Offer | $0.00

Special Offer! | $0.00

The Book of Primal Signs: The High Magic of Symbols

The Book of Primal Signs: The High Magic of Symbols

More Books

Articles on Germanic Mysticism, Including: Thule Society, Jarg Lanz Von Liebenfels, Valkisch Movement, Guido Von List, Wotanism, Ariosophy, Tyr (Journal), Black Sun (Occult Symbol), Stephen Flowers, Artgemeinschaft, Nigel Pennick

Articles on Germanic Mysticism, Including: Thule Society, Jarg Lanz Von Liebenfels, Valkisch Movement, Guido Von List, Wotanism, Ariosophy, Tyr (Journal), Black Sun (Occult Symbol), Stephen Flowers, Artgemeinschaft, Nigel Pennick

The Pagan Book of Days: A Guide to the Festivals, Traditions, and Sacred Days of the Year

The Pagan Book of Days: A Guide to the Festivals, Traditions, and Sacred Days of the Year

Prudence Jones, Nigel Pennick 1st edit/1 print A History of Pagan Europe 1995 [Hardcover] Prudence Jones and Nigel Pennick [Hardcover] Prudence Jones and Nigel Pennick

Prudence Jones, Nigel Pennick 1st edit/1 print A History of Pagan Europe 1995 [Hardcover] Prudence Jones and Nigel Pennick [Hardcover] Prudence Jones and Nigel Pennick

Magical Alphabets: The Secrets and Significance of Ancient Scripts—Including Runes, Greek, Ogham, Hebrew and Alchemical Alphabets

Magical Alphabets: The Secrets and Significance of Ancient Scripts—Including Runes, Greek, Ogham, Hebrew and Alchemical Alphabets

Witchcraft and Secret Societies of Rural England: The Magic of Toadmen, Plough Witches, Mummers, and Bonesmen

Witchcraft and Secret Societies of Rural England: The Magic of Toadmen, Plough Witches, Mummers, and Bonesmen

Pagan Magic of the Northern Tradition: Customs, Rites, and Ceremonies

Pagan Magic of the Northern Tradition: Customs, Rites, and Ceremonies

Rune Magic: The History and Practice of Ancient Runic Traditions

Rune Magic: The History and Practice of Ancient Runic Traditions

The Sacred World of the Celts: An Illustrated Guide to Celtic Spirituality and Mythology

The Sacred World of the Celts: An Illustrated Guide to Celtic Spirituality and Mythology

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Runes

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Runes