TY - BOOK AU - Dennis-Bryan,Kim AU - Hodgson,Nicola AU - Lockley,Neil TI - Signs & symbols SN - 0756633931 U1 - 133.3 21 PY - 2008/// CY - London, New York PB - DK Pub KW - Signs and symbols KW - History KW - Mythology N1 - "An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings"--Cover; Includes bibliographical references (p. 344-345) and index; The cosmos -- Natural world -- Human life -- Myths & religions -- Society & culture -- Symbol systems N2 - From simple shapes and colors to gods, mythical beasts, sacred rituals, and global branding, over 2,000 signs and symbols are explained through text, illustrations, and photography. Grouped thematically and comprehensively cross-referenced. Includes the physical world, animals, plants, humans, colors, shapes, patterns, numbers, picture writing, alphabets, international signs, professional signs, brands and logos, heraldic emblems, national flags, sign languages and signals, and symbolic gestures ER -