About this item
- Tarot structure and Egyptology have been blended seamlessly in this lifelike-looking deck of Ancient Egypt. The author
- has drawn on a mix of Egyptian history, mythology and daily life to produce the very readable 78 Ancient Egyptian Tarot
- cards.
Specifications
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Name
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Ancient Egyptian Tarot
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Creators
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Clive Barrett
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Publisher
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Element Books 2002
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Publisher
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Thorsons 1994
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Deck Type
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Tarot Deck
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Cards
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78
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Major Arcana
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22
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Minor Arcana
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56
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Deck Tradition
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Rider-Waite-Smith
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Minor Arcana Style
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Unique Scenes With Suit Symbols
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Suits
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Cups, Swords, Wands, Disks
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Court Cards
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Princess, Prince, Queen, King
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Major Titles
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The Fool, The Magician, The High Priestess, The The Empress, Emperor, The Hierophant, The Lovers, The Chariot, Strength, The Hermit, The Wheel of Fortune, Justice, The Hanged Man, Death, Temperance, The Devil, The Tower, The Star, The Moon, The Sun, Judgement, The World
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The Fool
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is 0
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Strength
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is 8
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Justice
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is 11
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Card Size
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3.15 x 4.72 in. = 8.00cm x 12.00cm
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Card Language
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English
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Card Back
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Non-reversible
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Back Design
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Has columns of hieroglyphics in brown on black.
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Reviews
ly solid astrology knowledge in understanding the card. Each card has a title that ties into the scene's symbolism, making it (the symbolism) even easier to understand, and there is a logical progression in the scenes from Ace to 10. The 'court cards' even use Tattwa to explain the aspects of the cards 'personality'. For example, the court of Water is the Prince (Air of Water), the Princess (Earth of Water), the Queen (Water of Water) and the King (Fire of Water).
The detail in each card is very well researched. Even the back of the card is beautiful and accurate - a phrase from the Egyptian Book of the Dead. The author even includes a section on this amazing text in the book.
The accompanying book is easily understood. The chapters are broken up in a
logical fashion, and it includes general information on tarot, such as origins and usage. A page about symbolism within the tarot is included, which explains the evolution of the modern tarot and it's connection to the Cabbala. The book also contains i
nformation about Egyptian mythology/culture, as well as comparisons to the much later Arthur legends, illustrating how resurrection myths, such as that of Osiris, were retold and refined many times in other civiliations.
The only 'problem' with the deck that I found was the Sword/Air and Fire/Wand
association. Many people view Air as Wand and Fire as Swords, but this is easily 'worked around' by the author insightful associations with Cabbala, astrology and, of course, symbology.
I strongly recommend this deck to ANY tarot reader, most especially for the rank beginner. The combination of well written book and easy to understand symbology makes this deck a great one to begin tarot exploration. The added elements of Cabbala, astrology and tattwa will continue to challenge and refine the abilities of more advanced readers.
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