Symbol & archetype : a study of the meaning of existence / Martin Lings
1991, First Edition. Cambridge : Quinta Essentia. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #444261
ISBN: 1870196058
Physical description; viii, 141 pages ; 20 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; What is symbolism? -- The decisive boundary -- The symbolism of the pairs -- The symbolism of the triad of primary colours -- The archetype of devotional homage -- The language of the gods -- The Quranic symbolism of water -- The symbolism of the luminaries in Old Lithuanian songs -- The seven deadly sins in the light of the symbolism of number -- The symbolism of the mosque and the cathedral in the light of the stations of wisdom. Subjects; Symbolism. Religion Philosophy. Tradition (Philosophy). Religions. Archetype (Psychology). Religion.
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