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'''Symbols''' are objects, characters, or other concrete representations of ideas, concepts, or other abstractions.  For example, in the United States and Canada, a red [[octagon]] is a symbol for the traffic sign meaning "STOP".  In more psychological and philosophical terms, every perception is symbolic, and humans often react to symbolism on a subconscious level.   

'''Symbols''' are objects, characters, or other concrete representations of ideas, concepts, or other abstractions.  For example, in the United States and Canada, a red [[octagon]] is a symbol for the traffic sign meaning "STOP".  In more psychological and philosophical terms, every perception is symbolic, and humans often react to symbolism on a subconscious level.   

Common examples of symbols are the symbols used on maps to denote places of interest, such as crossed sabers to indicate a battlefield, and the [[numeral]]s used to represent [[number]]s.  Common psychological symbols are the use of a gun to represent a [[penis]] or a tunnel to represent a [[vagina]]. <ref> David G. Myers, ''Psychology'', Worth Publishers; 7th edition (June 6, 2004) ISBN 0716752514 ISBN-13 978-0716752516, p. 282 </ref> See: [[phallic symbol]] and [[yonic symbol]].

Common examples of symbols are the symbols used on maps to denote places of interest, such as crossed sabers to indicate a battlefield, and the [[numeral]]s used to represent [[number]]s.  Common psychological symbols are the use of a gun to represent a [[penis]] or a tunnel to represent a [[vagina]]. <ref> David G. Myers, ''Psychology'', Worth Publishers; 7th edition (June 6, 2004) ISBN 0716752514 ISBN-13 978-0716752516, p. 282 </ref> See: [[phallic symbol]] and [[yonic symbol]].   

 

All language is made up of symbols.  The word "cat", whether spoken or written, is not a cat, but is a symbol for a cat.   

==The symbolate==

==The symbolate==