The Lost Language of Symbolism: An Inquiry into the Origin of Certain Letters, Words, Names, Fairy-Tales, Folklore, and Mythologies

The Lost Language of Symbolism by Harold Bayley is a comprehensive exploration of the hidden meanings and symbolism behind various symbols and images found in art, literature, and mythology. The book delves into the use of symbols throughout history and across cultures, including ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, as well as medieval Europe and the Renaissance.Bayley examines a wide range of symbols, from animals and plants to numbers and colors, and discusses their significance in various contexts. He also explores the use of symbols in religious and occult practices and their role in shaping cultural beliefs and values.The Lost Language of Symbolism is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the power of symbols and their influence on human thought and behavior. The book is well-researched and includes numerous illustrations and examples to help readers better understand the complex world of symbolism.1912. Contains both original volumes in one. This work contains an inquiry into the origin of certain letters, words, names, fairy tales, folklore and mythologies. In these studies, Mr. Bayley has taken all symbolism to be his province, but the subjects illustrated are previously uninterpreted printers’ marks and paper marks. Most of these signs have entirely lost their primitive significance, and are now used purely for commercial purposes; but there was a time when they were not only trade signs, but were also hieroglyphics, under which the pearl of great price was revered.

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