Symbolic language is a universal language. We find symbols carved on the stones of ancient temples, in the rituals of Initiations, in all the Holy Scriptures, imprinted in the mysterious forms of the sphinxes of Assyria and Egypt, hidden in the stunning proportions of the pyramids, in the mysterious emblems of ancient alchemical books, we see them in the visual arts and fiction. And everywhere they are identical, although they bear the imprints of the culture and traditions of different peoples.

In former times, symbolism was secret knowledge, which was carefully guarded by a narrow circle of Initiates. Now access to symbols is open to everyone, and the number of people who want to study them and work with them is constantly growing. The encyclopedia contains more than 700 illustrations, as well as legends and traditions that help to understand the very essence of symbolism.