Symbols are characters or glyphs with an agreed meaning. The origin of such signs lies mostly in religion (e.g. the peace dove of christianity), and frequently, they are used to express multiple meanings in one simple composition.

For the most part, imperceptible concepts are depicted with a symbol, and it becomes perceptible.

Symbols substitute words for items, various processes, plots etc.

Symbole ersetzen Wortbegriffe für Gegenstände, verschiedene Vorgänge, Handlungen usw.

Star of David
Symbol of the early Christians
Peace dove
Zodiac sign