The Lost Symbol - Symbol Quest

In anticipation of next week's release of The Lost Symbol, I've been playing the Symbol Quest game (found on the official Lost Symbol site).

While not of the scope and length I'd expected after playing other Dan-Brown-esque games, it was a fairly interesting game which may well hold some secrets to the theme of the upcoming novel.

Here's how it works:

We're presented with a flash-movie of an empty dial surrounded by floating symbols. The aim of the game is to drag the correct symbol into the centre of the dial based on the textual clues which appear below.

Each success turns the dial one degree - we're aiming for 33 in total - and have only three "lives" (unsuccessful attempts) to complete the game.

When we reach the targets of 11 and 21 successful matches, the screen refreshes to load a new set of symbols. When we reach 33, we're presented with a congratulatory screen, and a secret message if completed with no mistakes :)

Need some help?

To complete this game, you needn't be a symbologist by profession! Google helps a lot, and once you know roughly what you're looking for an image search may be handy too.

Still stuck? While I won't offer the answers here (that would just spoil it!) I'll post some friendly tips instead.

The hints are randomly generated, so you're unlikely to receive them in this particular order.

Without end

Find the word for which the definition is "without end". Or simply guess by finding the symbol which seems to have no beginning or end.

The "S" in Mozart's D.S

This one was difficult to Google for. It's a musical notation, not necessarily one used only by Mozart. Big hint (highlight text to view): from the sign.

Leo's chaste neighbour

Look for Leo in a daily newspaper/magazine. Who is he next to? Her symbol should be easy to find from there.

IESOUS CHRISTOS THEOU YIOS SOTER

Not too difficult. Google this term and you'll easily find some symbology text which explains it.

Quicksilver

Find another name for this element, and locate the symbol ;)

Scribe of Sidereus Nuncius was the first to see rings around it

"Rings around [??]". Big hint: it's a planet.

Silence for Berlioz, Bizet and Bartok

Don't forget we're looking or symbols here. What do these three figures have in common? Once you know, Google for a symbol which would represent silence for these men.

Circle's circumference divided by its diameter

Think math, and a symbol you may have learned about in school.

Octothorpe

This is a wonderful name for a symbol found on a very everyday device. Google the word to discover what it is.

Sounds like a resident in the Garden of Eden

This had me flummoxed for AGES. Google does not help unless you already have some clue. We're not looking for the female inhabitant here. Change the middle two letters of the other's name to find the symbol required.

Hood ornament for Emil Jellinek's daughter

Google the last three words if you can't guess this one easily. You'll find the name of a hugely recognizable brand, which is named after this man's daughter.

French Monarch's lily

Are there any symbols which appear like flowers on your page? Look at the dial for inspiration.

Robert Langdon's favourite symbol

I knew this one from having played the Da Vinci Code Quest. Offhand, I can't remember where this appears in the Robert Langdon books, though I'm sure it must. In any case, this symbol is a symbolic representation of both Physical and Eternal life...

Meditative chant

Think of what you could chant while sat cross-legged and meditating... Extra hint:there are only two letters in the word which this symbol represents.

Opposing, yet unified

The symbol for this hint is easily recognisable as one which combines to opposites to complete a whole. You may guess this more easily if you think along the lines of Feng Shuei or Asiann symbology.

Greek Goddess of Triumph

Despite having a fascination with Greek mythology, I did have to Google this one! Think of a goddess who may like to run very fast ;)

Venus' Hand Mirror

Can you see a symbol which looks a little like a hand mirror? Of course, this symbol is representative of something more. If you're still confused, search for the symbol of Venus.

The Golden Ratio

Search online for the Golden Ratio to find the word which this symbol represents. To confuse us, this symbol appears at an angle unlike those we may find quickly.

Proofreader's mark from the Latin "Delere"

Look up some Proofreaders symbols or marks to link this symbol with it's Latin meaning. An image search works particularly well for this one.

Anagram of "Madras Pen"

One word. And use this anagram solver if you're still confused.

The cross of Bogart's Falcon

Discover where Bogart's falcon may have flown from, then simply match this to a symbol on the screen. It doesn't look much like a bird, but think of wartime and you may well guess (as I did).

Who uses this symbol

This is not a question. More of a statement. So the question really is "Who is WHO?". Find out and you'll have your answer.

An age in the hair of Broadway

Okay, I'll admit I made a good guess on this one and thankfully was correct. I considered "the age of [??]" and located an astrology site for my answer.

Casanova, Mozart and Houdini had this in common

Googling may not find answers quickly for this one. You need to think of something which may secretly unify these three men. I suspect also this is a major theme of The Lost Symbol.

Zeus' Games

There is a particular event which has it's origins in ancient Greece. Can you find the symbol to represent this?

The fork of Zeus' younger brother

A fairly straightforward answer, as the "fork" hint really sums up this symbol! Alternatively, you could discover Zeus' younger brother and find his watery symbol.

Centaur archer

Another astrological symbol. What is the missile an archer fires? And who might this archer be?

One eyed man + two ravens

This represents a particular Nordic god. Search using the words on screen to easily locate your answer.

Alpha's antithesis

Alpha is a symbol of the Greek alphabet. It's antithesis is at the opposite end of the spectrum.

Demisemiquaver

Consider musical notation, and look at the symbols on screen. This one is not difficult to guess.

"Fourth rock" from the sun

If Earth is the third rock fro the sun (to quote the title of a popular TV show!) what would the fourth rock be? Google the symbol for this to see your answer.

Hieroglyph of seven body parts in one

These seven body parts are not necessarily limbs. They could even be seen as one particular part of the body.

Latin "recipe" offered by doctors

This is a symbol your doctor may write when filling out a form after a visit. Letters are included in this symbol.

Did you complete this quest?

I am intrigued by the message we hear after solving the Symbol Quest. Unfortunately I'm unsure if this Easter Egg will be applicable for us in the UK. Will we have the same appearance to our book as those reading in the US?

In any case, I'm sure this particular aspect of the book will hold many more puzzles for those of us intrigued enough to solve them!

Let me know what you think by leaving your comments below - but no answers to the symbol quest please!