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A Visual Glossary of Religious Symbols
An illustrated glossary of symbols relating to religion, magick, mysticism, mythology and the occult. Hundreds of symbols, glyphs, and emblems illustrated and defined.
Celtic Symbols
Celtic Symbols Symbols pictured below include ancient (Druidic, Pictish, etc.), Christian, and modern
Egyptian Symbols
E gyptian Symbols Tyet Winged disk Ankh Isis throne Eye of Horus Lotus Horus Aten Djed Maat Uraeus Nuit
Celtic Knots
Glossary definition of the Celtic Knots
Wiccan Symbols
Illustrated glossary definition of the symbols and emblems of Wicca and Neopaganism
Tattoo symbols
Religious Tattoo Symbols Religious and Cultural Symbols commonly used for Tattoos Looking for a unique
Triquetra
Glossary definition of the symbol of the triqueta
Rastafarianism
A brief outline of the beliefs, practices, and customs of followers of the Rastafarian religion, links to Rastafarian resources and symbols.
Celtic Tree of Life
Glossary definition of the symbol of the Celtic Tree of Life
Eye of Horus, Eye of Ra (Udjat, Wedjat)
Glossary definition of the Eye of Horus symbol
Celtic Knots Image Gallery- Spirals, Triskeles, and Triquetas
Celtic Knots - Spirals, Triskeles, and Triquetas Image Gallery
Ancient Greek, Roman Symbols
Ancient Greek, Roman Symbols Omphalos Gorgon Caduceus Labrys Mano Fico Willendorf Goddess Goddess labrynth
Occult Symbols
Symbols of Witchcraft, Magick, and the Occult Satanic and "supposed Satanic" symbols: Mendes Goat Baphomet
Triskele (triskelion, triquetrum)
Glossary definition of the symbol of the triple spiral
Crosses
Glossary definition of Cross
Ankh
Glossary definition for Ankh (Crux ansata, Key of Life, Key of the Nile)
Druid Symbols
Illustrated glossary definition of the symbols and emblems of Druidry
The Pentagram
The pentagram is almost as old as mankind, an an important symbol in many religions. Learn the history, meaning, and importance of the Pentagram throughout history.
Symbols of Taoism, Shinto, and Buddhism.
Symbols of Taoism, Shinto, and Buddhism   Maneke Neko Tomoe Kalachakra Mala Endless knot Enso Torii Gate
Religious Symbols
E gyptian Symbols An illustrated glossary Click on a thumbnail to view a larger picture, and the uses
The Secret Language of Symbols
The secret structure of spiritual symbolism: circles, lines, crosses, the axis mundi and the marriage of heaven and earth
Shield Knot (Four Corners)
Glossary definition of the symbol of the shieldknot
Wiccan/ Pagan Symbols
Wiccan/ Pagan Symbols Hecate's Wheel Triquetra Pentacle Theban Triple Goddess Pentacle Witch's runes
Gnostic/Hermetic Religious Images- Baphomet
Pictures and images of the Baphomet
Triple Horn, Odin's horn, horned triskele
Glossary definition for the Norse Triple Horn (Horn of Odin)
Norse, Asatru Symbols
Norse Symbols Symbols of Viking and Norse, Baltic, and Lithuanian pagan religions, plus some traditional
Star of David
Glossary definition for the Magen David/ Star of David
Heartagram
Glossary definition of the Heartagram symbol
Adinkra Symbols
Discover the Adinkra, the Ghanian funeral alphabet of Africa
Mythological Creatures Image Gallery- Griffin/ Gryphon
Mythological Creatures - Griffin/ Gryphon Image Gallery
Yin Yang
Glossary definition for Yin Yang symbol
The Tree of Life
The Tree of life is a universal motif, found in every ancient culture- a symbol of the uniting of heaven and earth, spiritual nourishment, and even enlightenment
Zoso Symbol
The history and meaning of Led Zeppelin's
Om
Glossary definition for Om (omkar)
Thor's hammer (Mjolnir)
Illustrated glossary definition of the Thor's Hammer symbol
Da Vinci Code Research Guide
Da Vinci Code reader's guide
Claddagh
Glossary definition of the symbol of the Claddagh
Mythological Creatures Image Gallery- Dragons
Mythological Creatures - Dragons Image Gallery
Celtic Knots Image Gallery- Shield Knots and Sun Symbols
Celtic Knots - Shield Knots and Sun Symbols Image Gallery
Pentagram, pentacle
Glossary definition of the pentagram symbol
Valknut (valknot, Hrungnir's heart)
Glossary definition for Valknut
Infinity (lemniscate)
Illustrated glossary definition of the infinity (lemniscate) symbol
Christian Symbols
Christian & Gnostic Symbols Historical, modern, and alternative Christian Symbols. Crosses: Crucifix
Spiral
Glossary definition of the spiral
Vesica Pisces
Glossary definition of Vesica Pisces
Islamic star and crescent
Glossary definition of the Islamic star and crescent symbol
Solar Cross
Glossary definition for the solar cross symbol
Golden Rectangle
Glossary definition for the Atlantic Cross symbol>