The Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism's Book of Symbols offers a comprehensive exploration of symbolic imagery across cultures and time periods. Drawing from mythology, religion, art, and psychology, the book examines how certain images recur throughout human history, carrying deep psychological and spiritual meanings. More than a reference work, it's an invitation to understand the universal language of symbols that connects human experience across cultures.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because symbols are the language we speak before we have words. This book reminds us that certain images carry meanings deeper than any single culture, connecting us to something fundamental about being human. It's a map to the collective unconscious, one symbol at a time.

DETAILS: • Author: Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism (ARAS) • Publisher: Taschen • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: September 24, 2010 • ISBN: 9783836514484 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days