Whether you’re an artist, writer, historian, or simply curious about the stories that have shaped human understanding for centuries, this page offers essential reads on the intersection of symbolism, myth, and creative expression.
From classical myth and sacred rituals to the esoteric symbols hidden in art and architecture
Featured on this page is a diverse range of works from scholarly texts and illustrated guides to timeless mythological epics and modern interpretations.
Discover books on mythology and symbolism that explores the archetypes of the collective unconscious, and trace how myth and ritual inform both historical and contemporary creative practices.
Let these books be your guide into a world where symbols speak louder than words and myths reveal timeless truths.
Top Books on Symbolism, Mythology and Folklore.
Symbols and Allegories in Art by Battistini
Nature and Its Symbols by Lucia Impelluso
Signs & Symbols: An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings
by Miranda Bruce-Mitford
The Book of Symbols. Reflections on Archetypal by Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism