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The Da Vinci Code Research Guide
Your Guide to the People, Places, and Mysteries behind the Da Vinci Code

Symbols & Meaning: Symbolism in the Da Vinci Code

Symbols and their meanings are a central to the plot of The Da Vinci Code.

To learn more about the origin and history of universal spiritual symbols:

The Secret Language of Symbols

Click below to explore hundreds more religious and cultural symbols:

Illustrated Symbol Dictionary

Follow the links below to learn more about specific symbols discussed in the Da Vinci Code:

"Chalice and the Blade" (Star of David/Seal of Solomon)

Water Triangle

Fire Triangle

Tetragrammaton: YHVH

Baphomet

Abracadabra

Tjet (Tyet, Girdle of Isis)

Labrys

Caduceus

Fleur de Lis

Seal of the "Priory of Sion"

PHI/ Divine proportion/Fibonacci

Vitruvian Man

Atbash Cipher

Vesica Pisces

The Pointing Finger

Did you know? The travels of the planet Venus around the sun form a pentagram in the zodiac

The Pentagram

The pentagram is an ancient and historically significant symbol. Could it have another, hidden meaning? Click the picture at right to learn the history and meaning of this much misunderstood symbol.

The Pentagram A history of the world's most sacred symbol

Rose of Venus/Cinquefoil

The Pythagorean Pentacle


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The Girdle of Isis

An otherwise ordinary painting includes an image of Mary Magdalen wearing the Girdle of Isis. What is the significance of this ancient symbol?

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Leonardo and Sacred Geometry

Jesus, Mary and Da Vinci
A brief introduction to the mystery behind the Code

Who was Mary Magdalen?
Mary Magdalen in history, art, and speculation.

The Historical Jesus & Mysteries of the Early Church
The truth about the Early Christianity, the Gnostics, and the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Leonardo Da Vinci
The life and art of Leonardo Da Vinci, including sacred geometry, hidden symbolism, and much more

Sacred Spaces
The Da Vinci Code on Location, from the Louvre to Rosslyn Chapel

Secrets and Lies
Secret societies and organizations from Opus Dei to the Knights Templar

Miscellany
Miscellanious topics, related Topics, Links, and recommended reading.

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