A collection of symbols from historical, international cultures are given new life in the Symbolikon Digital Encyclopedia, where ancient culture and contemporary design converge. With its in-depth and painstakingly sourced explanations of meaning and origin, Symbolikon guides readers through the symbols and iconography of historical cultures and eras.
Our daily lives are influenced by symbolism and myths, which might be understood as a foreign language. It gives a variety of viewpoints, an universe of ideas, and insight into many civilizations.
Our team of editors, ethnographers, and graphic designers is dedicated to offering superior visual materials and associated meanings that have been in-depth studied, fact-checked, and written in an interesting and approachable style.
Symbolikon Visual Collection of Ancient Symbols
Our primary areas of interest are ancient symbols - meanings - ancient fonts
Symbols: Our attention is drawn to the significance, background, effects, and current applicability of symbols in our environment. They include both historical and contemporary symbols from a range of categories, such as popular, religious, and spiritual symbols.
Meanings: We are interested in old symbols from different parts of the world and how they have influenced the way we live today. Our thorough explanations of each symbol’s significance concentrate on the import and applicability of mythological beings, creatures, and tales.
Fonts: A distinctive assortment of Ethno-Esoteric typefaces and symbols influenced by historic cultures from throughout the world.
Alchemy, Adinkra, Aztec, Celtic, Lovecraftian, Japan Samurai, Viking Norse, Slavic, and other influences are combined in the collection.
Ancient languages are aesthetically brought into the digital age via these typefaces. A fresh approach to revisiting the past involves drawing inspiration from historical visualization and linguistics.
Our categories of ancient symbols include
Astrology, Aztec, Buddhism, Buddhist Gods, Celtic, Chakra, Chinese, Easter Island, Adinkra, Alchemy, American Native Rock Art, Angels, Animals, Ashtamangala, Crop Circles, and Buddhism Egyptian, Rapa Nui, Feng Shui, Flowers, Greek, Hopi, Inca, Islam, Jain, Latvian, Lovecraftian Mythos, Maori, Mapuche, Maya, Mu Lemurian, Norse, Norse Runes, Reiki, Sacred Geometry, Slavic, Taino, Tarot Major Arcana, Templar, Yantra.
Meet Symbolikon Team
Michela Graziani
Product designer
She started her first icon-related project in 2019 with a strong Kickstarter response that focused on global symbolism. She is currently concentrating on developing the idea and expanding the top-notch library of pertinent symbols and icons for the creative business.
She is totally enamored with historical symbols and how they may still serve as a spiritual source of inspiration today.
Deepu Thomas
Editor – Anthropologist
Over 10 years of experience teaching, revising, editing, evaluating research papers, and developing academic content in anthropology, mythology, sociology, history, archaeology, tantra, esoteric, taboos, gender and sexuality, queer studies, the cultural history of sexuality, sacred sexuality, and religion.
Maria Mladenovic
Graphic designer
Maria has spent years learning about history, culture, and religion while also having a strong interest in graphic design. She uses her bachelor’s degree in design and fine arts to educate and inspire other creatives.
Juan Montoreano
Type designer and Lettering Artist
Now a professor of typography at the University of Buenos Aires and a professional graphic designer. Originator of the Botija Sans and Ema text faces. The sixth edition of Botija appeared in 2006 from Tipo. Present and working at Studio Remolacha. Honoree of the Bienal of Latin American Literature. He oversaw the creation of our historic typeface archive (Fontikon).
Marina Borovikova
Graphic Designer
Keen interest in symbolism, mythology, history and ancient cultures are some of her specialties. She particularly enjoys mythology and ancient folklore. She’s senior research officer at Taras Shevchenko national museum.
Francesco Miano
Digital PM – SEO Specialist
While he has degrees in both Creative Writing and Digital Marketing, the majority of his studies and work revolve around ancient history and global mythology. He has worked in this profession for a while and has learned a lot about Japanese, Norse, Greek, Egyptian, Mayan, and other mythologies. He has decided to participate in the Symbolikon project since he believes it’s a great idea and the missing component of visual communication. He has also developed two Kickstarter campaigns: Symbolikon and Fontikon.
