The Migration of Symbols - Count Goblet D'Alviella - Bog

The Migration of Symbols is a book written by Count Goblet D'Alviella, which explores the origins and evolution of symbols throughout human history. The author examines various symbols, such as the swastika, the cross, and the crescent, and traces their migration across different cultures and civilizations. He argues that symbols have a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, and that they have been used to convey religious, philosophical, and political ideas throughout history.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different symbol or group of symbols. The first chapter examines the swastika, which has been used as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in many cultures, but which was later co-opted by the Nazis and became associated with evil and hatred. The second chapter looks at the cross, which has been used as a symbol of Christianity for centuries, but which also has roots in ancient pagan religions. The third chapter explores the crescent, which has been used as a symbol of Islam, but which also has connections to other religions and cultures.Throughout the book, D'Alviella draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and historical accounts. He also discusses the ways in which symbols have been adapted and transformed over time, as they have been adopted by different cultures and used in different contexts.Overall, The Migration of Symbols is a fascinating exploration of the power and meaning of symbols, and how they have shaped human history and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion, philosophy, and art.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.