Author is an authority on symbols and The Dream Bible has sold more than 11600 copies of the UK edition since October 2003. Includes the meanings of over 500 symbols from both Western and Eastern cultures. Each symbol is clearly illustrated.

Brenda Mallon works as a dream therapist and specializes in symbolism and psychology. She is the author of The Dream Bible, An Illustrated Guide to Dreams (published by Godsfield), Dreams Counselling and Healing and Dream Time with Children.

Introduction. The significance and importance of symbols. Symbols in religion, magic and ritual. Symbols from Ancient Civilizations. Ancient Egypt. Assyria, Babylon, Sumer, Mesopotamia. Greek and Rome. Celtic lands. Scandinavia. Aztec, Maya and Inca. Western Religious Symbols . Judaism and the Kabbalah. Christianity, Freemasonry, Gnosticism and Rosicrucianism. Islam. Eastern Religious Symbols. Hinduism. Buddhism. Taoism. Shintoism. Esoteric and Magical Symbols. Alchemy. Astrology. Ceremonial magic. Witchcraft. Symbols from the Natural World. Trees, plants, flowers and herbs. Animal Symbols. Heraldic beasts. Mythical beasts. Sacred beasts. Symbols of Power Symbols of monarchy. The Church. Military symbols. Architectural Symbols. Western sacred architecture. Eastern sacred architecture. Time, Shapes, Numbers and Colours. Scythe, hour glass, Father Time. Spiral, labyrinth, golden mean, sacred geometry. Significant numbers and colours. Index.