The illustrated dictionary contains more than a thousand articles describing symbols used in world religions, mythology, painting, literature, as well as in everyday life. The myths of the Aztecs, Celts, Slavs, Germans, Sumerians, saturated with deep symbolism, will open the world of these ancient cultures to readers. You will learn about visual symbols and rituals that are mysterious for modern readers, the roots of which go back to the deep past. Solving the symbolism hidden in objects and mysterious mysteries allows you to trace the connection between the cultures of all times and peoples and feel the invisible thread connecting humanity into a single whole.