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Shapes Of Power

The language and meaning of symbols

World Service,6 episodes

Episodes

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The Circle
What did the circle mean to ancient Egyptians, the Celts, and Australian Aborigines?
08 Aug 1995,8 mins
The Cross
A look at one of the most potent and universal symbols of today: the cross
09 Aug 1995,8 mins
The Square
Why is the square a common symbol in the west, but rare among indigenous people?
16 Aug 1995,8 mins
The Spiral
The use and meaning of the spiral over the centuries
24 Aug 1995,8 mins
The Crescent
The ancient and universal shape of the crescent, and it's association with the moon
12 Sep 1995,8 mins
Triangle and Star
The triangle's place in the occult, and the political importance of the hexagon
13 Sep 1995,8 mins