The document discusses symbol archetypes, which are visual symbols that convey subliminal meanings to the human psyche across cultures. It provides examples of common symbol archetypes such as rivers representing life, circles representing unity, and colors like red symbolizing violence. Numbers also carry symbolic meanings, with 3 representing spirituality and 7 representing perfect order.

1. The OdysseySymbolsBy HomerThe epic story of a journey —Symbolic of our journey through life.

2. What areSymbolArchetypes?

3. Symbol ArchetypesVisual symbols that convey meaning to the human psyche in a mysterious, somewhat subliminal way.

4. Do you know what subliminal means?

5. SubliminalDictionary definition:“existing or functioning below the threshold of consciousness.”

6. Symbol ArchetypesCommunicate messages that verbal and written information cannot.

7. Symbol ArchetypesHold the same or almost the same meaning for all humankindOccur in cultures so remote that there has been no chance for influence or communication

8. Symbol ArchetypesRiver — Life, the flow of time Wheel — a complete cycle Water — purification, the unconscious Rising sun — birth, beginning Setting sun — death, ending Circle — unity Snake — evil

9. Symbol ArchetypesThe seasons — life cycle Garden — paradise Tree —life; growth Fire — life; passion, destruction

10. Symbol ArchetypesColorsRed — violence, passion Green — growth, hopeBlue — truth, security Black — death, evil White — purity, innocence, mystery

11. Symbol ArchetypesNumbers3 — spirituality 4-life cycle — nature7 — perfect order (3+4)