The language and meaning of symbols
World Service,·6 episodes
What did the circle mean to ancient Egyptians, the Celts, and Australian Aborigines?
A look at one of the most potent and universal symbols of today: the cross
Why is the square a common symbol in the west, but rare among indigenous people?
The use and meaning of the spiral over the centuries
The ancient and universal shape of the crescent, and it's association with the moon
The triangle's place in the occult, and the political importance of the hexagon
