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A tarot deck in which Brian Williams translates classical mythology into 78 cards with gold accents. The Major Arcana shows Greek and Roman gods, the Minor Arcana follows four mythological cycles.
A deck for those who want to read both tarot and classical stories.
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Not every tarot deck tells stories. This one does it through Greek and Roman gods, heroes and cycles. Brian Williams designed a set in which each card carries a mythological figure or theme, and where gold details emphasize the divine nature of the imagery.
The deck follows the traditional tarot structure of 78 cards. The Major Arcana shows familiar figures such as Jupiter, Persephone and other gods from classical antiquity. The Minor Arcana is built around four mythological storylines, giving each suit a cohesive meaning.
The visual language draws inspiration from the European Renaissance. You see this in the composition, the clothing and the way figures are depicted. The gold accents are not decoration, but emphasize which elements are divine or elevated.
The card stock is sturdy and has a light gloss. The cards measure 70 x 120 mm, a format that shuffles and lays comfortably. The accompanying booklet explains the mythological background of each card and provides context for the symbolism.
This deck asks for two things: recognition and curiosity. If you know the classical stories, you recognize the figures and their themes immediately. If you do not, the booklet provides enough starting points to understand the meaning.
The mythological layer makes this deck suitable for readings in which you not only work intuitively, but also make connections with stories, archetypes and philosophical themes. Beginners can use the recognizable figures as memory aids, advanced readers can dig deeper into the symbolism.
Look up the full story behind the mythological figure in a reading. That adds a layer that goes beyond the standard meaning of the card.
Brian Williams was an artist, historian and tarot expert. His work is characterized by the combination of deep knowledge of mythology, astrology and Renaissance culture. In this deck he translated that knowledge into images that are both aesthetically and substantively strong.
Do I need to know classical mythology to work with this deck?
No. The accompanying booklet explains the mythological background of each card. That is sufficient to understand the meaning. Prior knowledge enriches the reading, but is not a requirement.
How do the four cycles in the Minor Arcana differ from each other?
Each suit follows a different mythological story. This means that the cards within one suit are thematically connected. The booklet describes which story is central to each suit.
| Auteur | Brian Williams |
| ISBN | 9789021585826 |
| Taal | English |
| Uitgeverij | |
| SKU | 0194-566 |
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