The Book of Primal Signs
The High Magic of Symbols
$29.54
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
30 June 2014
Summary
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, calligr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781620553152 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1620553155 |
| Author: | Nigel Pennick |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Destiny Books,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 30 June 2014 |
| Weight: | 315g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 152mm x 229mm |
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Critics Review
“Symbols are like signposts directing us into the realm of the subconscious and the spiritual; they are flashpoints that stir emotions and trigger deeper–even divine–connections. But they also take on lives of their own, twining across times and cultures, and Nigel Pennick has always had his finger on their pulse. The Book of Primal Signs is a veritable thesaurus of traditional symbolism, spanning from prehistory to today. This is a vital guidebook to a hidden world that is, most thankfully and wondrously, still in plain view.” * Michael Moynihan, coauthor of Lords of Chaos *
“Solidly referenced and carefully illustrated, The Book of Primal Signs seems to travel everywhere and touch everything …” * RICHARD HEATH, author of Sacred Number and the Origins of Civilization and Sacred Number and the Lor *
“This book is highly recommended to researchers and students of the occult as an immensely valuable survey of symbols from an author with sophisticated spiritual insights and an invaluable multi-disciplinary approach to his subject. Kudos!” * Facing North, Elizabeth Hazel, July 2014 *
Nigel Pennick
Nigel Pennick, trained as a biologist, has traveled and lectured extensively in Europe and the United States on sacred geometry, the spirit of place, spiritual arts and crafts, and labyrinths. He is the author and illustrator of more than 50 books, including The Pagan Book of Days, as well as numerous pamphlets, scientific papers, and articles. A musician with the Traditional Music of Cambridgeshire Collective, he lives in Cambridge, England.
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