With this#160;beautifully illustrated compendium, explore 100 diverse arcane tools and writings said to hold the key to the mysteries of the universe.Delve into a captivating exploration of ancient and diverse symbols.#160;Symbols carry weight and significance. Over time, they grow as different cultures attribute new meanings to old signs.#160;Did you know that the swastika, widely known now to be the key symbol for Hitlerrsquo;s Nazi party, used to be a Buddhist symbol for success? From the Aztec Calendar Stone and the Spear of Destiny to magic circles and Navaho sand paintings,#160;each relic, symbol, and depiction is presented and analyzed in detail#160;to reveal the beliefs and practices of past civilizations from all around the globe.Philosophers, astrologers, prophets, poets, and artists from every age and culture have whispered secrets#160;to pharaohs, statesmen, kings, and queens.#160;In Renaissance Europe, two powerful womenmdash;Catherine of Medici and, later, Elizabeth I of Englandmdash;patronized the most important magi of the time. John Deersquo;s#160;obsidian mirror revealed the future of the nation to Elizabeth, while Nostradamus divulged spiritually inspired prophecies to Catherine at the Museacute;e du Louvre in Paris.#160;Organized into three chaptersmdash;The Art of Divination; Enchantments, Symbols, and Talismans; and In Search of Secret Knowledgemdash;the bookrsquo;s engaging and informative text#160;brings to light the secrets and intrigues that surround each mysterious object#160;and the#160;obscure arts of the people who used them, highlighting#160;how to decode their signs and symbols.Great for fans of ancient history, spirituality, and symbolism,#160;The Secrets of the Universe in 100 Symbols is a must-have addition to your collection.
