Unlock the lost & hidden meanings of the world's ancient & modern signs & symbols. The most comprehensive reference book on symbolic objects that you'll ever find. This is the largest most visually stunning definitive guide to the secret & ancient knowledge of signs & symbols some of which has been lost over thousands of years. * Why is the eye believed to be a powerful symbol of protection by fisherman? * Why do Masonic Temples have a black & white chequered floor covering? * Why do Hindus use coloured rice powder to draw elaborate symbols in front of their homes only to have these patterns destroyed every day by footprints? * What are the hidden meanings behind the symbols on the American dollar? * What is the most important symbol in the World? Divided into easy-to-follow A-Z themed sections the book answers all those questions & more from sections on Magic & Mystery Deities & Rituals the Animal & Plant Kingdom Landscape & the Elements to Food & Sacred Geometry. Find out about the secret Demonic alphabet & Script of the Magi the Glastonbury Zodiac the Masonic Compass the Eye of Horus Native American hunting symbols the Caduceus & the Indian Diwali ritual. The Illustrated Signs & Symbols Sourcebook is a fascinating compendium of the hidden meanings hidden behind the most important visual symbols in the world.