{"product_id":"symbols-of-the-occult-9780500024034","title":"Symbols of the Occult","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis expansive illustrated directory showcases the key signs and symbols of the occult. Each entry has been carefully selected for its powerful symbolism, and the stylish illustrations span from the myths and legends of the ancient world to the icons used in modern science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Eric Chaline introduces each topic with a short overview before featuring the key signs and symbols and exploring similar and related entries. Including signs from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, as well as Aztec, Celtic, Slavic, Native American, and Hindu societies, \u003cem\u003eSymbols of the Occult\u003c\/em\u003e examines more than 500 symbols from history, art, and culture by decoding their iconography and exploring their historical significance. Arranged by topic, this volume collects the key areas of astrology and cosmology; witchcraft and mysticism; satanism and demonology; science and alchemy; math and sacred geometry; the natural world; and symbols of ancient and secret societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide is the ultimate resource for the modern occultist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChaline, Eric:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eEric Chaline\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author and editor based in London. He has a special interest in religion and philosophy and has written books on a range of subjects, such as history, travel, and health and fitness. His published works include \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Zen\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Gods and Goddesses\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e101 Dilemmas for the Armchair Philosopher\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLost Treasures\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAncient Greece\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eStrokes of Genius\u003c\/em\u003e, which won the Lord Aberdare Literary Prize for the best book on the history of sport in 2018.","brand":"Thames \u0026 Hudson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50603621581074,"sku":"9780500024034","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_eb4ef93a-18e2-4178-9ba7-640e71497013.jpg?v=1732249186","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/symbols-of-the-occult-9780500024034","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}