Across cultures, signs and symbols have been representations of the abstract, allowing for broad interpretations of their meanings and placements. While anyone can open a dictionary to get a literal definition, this reference book will tell you not only the definition, but also the why and how these symbols came to exist. With special notes on how each symbol has changed over time and how they can be manipulated to create new meanings, this book seeks to communicate old stories and provide information about our forebears.