On Symbols Common To Different Races

""On Symbols Common To Different Races"" is a book written by Count Goblet d'Alviella, a Belgian philosopher, historian, and Freemason. The book explores the similarities and differences in the symbols and myths of various cultures and religions around the world. Count d'Alviella argues that these symbols are not unique to one particular culture or religion, but rather are shared and reinterpreted by different civilizations throughout history. The book is divided into three parts. The first part discusses the origins of symbols and their evolution over time. The second part examines the similarities between symbols in different cultures, including the sun, the serpent, and the tree. The third part explores the role of symbols in religious and philosophical systems, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity.Throughout the book, Count d'Alviella draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological discoveries, and comparative mythology. He also discusses the influence of these symbols on art, literature, and architecture.""On Symbols Common To Different Races"" is a seminal work in the field of comparative mythology and has been influential in shaping our understanding of the shared cultural heritage of humanity. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religions, philosophy, and symbolism.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Migration of Symbols, by Count Goblet D'Alviella. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594424.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.