Symbolism: A Comprehensive Dictionary

The most comprehensive such dictionary, Olderr's defines 6,115 terms, ancient to modern, of general symbolism and specialized meanings in literature, art, religion, the Bible, mythology, folklore, flower language, astrology, numerology, alchemy, heraldry. Includes associations ("A" associated with beginning), emblems (three feathers an emblem of Wales), attributes (scales an attribute of Justice), allusions ("albatross around one's neck" alludes to The Rime of the Ancient Mariner).