Symbolism of the cross in archaic and Christian cultures
About authors
- 1 — Student G.V. Plekhanov Saint Petersburg Mining Institute
- 2 — Associate professor G.V. Plekhanov Saint Petersburg Mining Institute
Abstract
The issues of symbolism of the cross as a universal sacred symbol are considered. Some of its varieties, which emerged both in the pre-Christian era and after the spread of Christianity, are briefly presented.
References
- Генон Р. Символика креста. М.: Прогресс-Традиция, 2004.
- Тресиддер Д. Энциклопедия символов. М.: Гранд, 1999.
- Фоли Д. Энциклопедия знаков и символов. М.: АСТ, 2001.
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