Ancient Egyptian Tarot - Softcover
Newly issued in an attractive chunky slipcase, The Ancient Egyptian Tarot returns the Tarot to the land of its ancestors. Based on Ancient Egyptian life and mythology, this stunning pack includes a Tarot deck, accompanying handbook and hardback journal.
Contents:
· The origins of the Tarot and the conventionally accepted view that it originated in Egypt.
· The meanings of each card, along with instructions on how to lay out and read the cards.
· How traditional Tarot imagery corresponds with the resurrection cycle of Osiris.
· The Major Arcana's central theme is the story of Osiris and his resurrection by the hands of Isis.
· The Minor Arcana reflects the culture of the Ancient Egyptians based upon genuine wall paintings and carvings from their tombs and temples.
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Synopsis:
Issued in a chunky slipcase, "Ancient Egyptian Tarot" returns the tarot to the land of its ancestors. Based on Ancient Egyptian life and mythology, this pack includes a tarot deck, accompanying handbook and hardback journal. It discusses: the origins of the tarot and the conventionally accepted view that it originated in Egypt; the meanings of each card, along with instructions on how to lay out and read the cards; how traditional tarot imagery corresponds with the resurrection cycle of Osiris; how the Major Arcana's central theme is the story of Osiris and his resurrection by the hands of Isis; and how the Minor Arcana reflects the culture of the Ancient Egyptians based upon genuine wall paintings and carvings from their tombs and temples.
About the Author:
Clive Barrett is the author and illustrator of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, a lavishly illustrated guide to the mythology and beliefs of Ancient Egypt.
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- PublisherElement
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0007165498
- ISBN 13 9780007165490
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages160
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