Architecture, Mysticism and Myth: Sacred Geometry (Forgotten Books)

Book Description:

"This delightful book describes the symbolism of real-world architecture, as well as architecture described in fiction, myth and folklore. Lethaby believed that architecture reflected the macrocosm. He speculated that many of the seemingly ornamental details of classical buildings actually represented aspects of the land, the sea and the sky. This is one of those books like the Golden Bough or the White Goddess (albeit shorter and a less challenging read) that will turn you on to the mythopoetic side of reality, no matter whether you agree with its conclusions." (Quote from sacred-texts.com)

Table of Contents:

Publisher's Preface; Preface; Introductory; The World Fabric; The Microcosmos; Four Square; At The Centre Of The Earth; The Jewel-bearing Tree; The Planetary Spheres; The Labyrinth; The Golden Gate Of The Sun; Pavements Like The Sea; Ceilings Like The Sky; The Windows Of Heaven And Three Hundred And Sixty Days; The Symbol Of Creation

About the Publisher:

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org

Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.