《神秘学》研究了500多个来自历史、艺术和文化中的符号，解读它们的象征，探讨它们历史背景和意义。本书按主题排序，探讨了占星术和宇宙学关的键领域、巫术和神秘主义、撒旦教和魔鬼学、科学和炼金术、数学和神圣的几何学、自然世界以及古代、宗教和秘密社会的符号等。每个主题都用一个简短的概述开头，然后介绍主要的标志和符号，并探索可用的变体。

This beautifully illustrated volume explores the key signs and symbols of the occult. Chosen for their powerful symbolism, the illustrations in the book span from the myths and legends of the ancient world to the icons used in modern religion and science.

Symbols of the Occult examines over 500 symbols from history, art and culture by decoding their iconography and exploring their historical background and significance. Ordered by topic, it explores the key areas of astrology and cosmology; witchcraft and mysticism; satanism and demonology; science and alchemy; maths and sacred geometry; the natural world; and symbols of ancient, religious, and secret societies. Each topic is introduced by a short overview before featuring the key signs and symbols and exploring the variations available.