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OverviewThe first deck of its kind to explore long-misunderstood aspects of this rich world, The Byzantine Tarot uncovers new layers of wisdom and meaning to thrill Tarot users the world over and guide us in our lives today. Drawing upon the rich heritage of art, lore, and the complex courtly world of the Byzantine Empire, this glittering new Tarot reflects the extraordinary artistic style that flourished under the rule of the Byzantine emperors. Featuring a dazzling array of images depicting emperors and empresses, court officials, saints, and sinners, the deck faithfully echoes the iconography of the Byzantine world, drawing the reader in with its mysterious resonance. AUTHORS: John Matthews has been studying the Celtic tradition for over 30 years. He presents seminars and workshops all over the world and, with his wife Caitlin, has written over 60 books, including Celtic Totem Animals and the Grail Tarot. Cilla Conway is a professional Tarot counselor, writer, and artist with a particular interest in archetypes and mythology. She is the creator of The Intuitive Tarot. SELLING POINTS: . First deck to explore long-forgotten and misunderstood aspects of this rich world of late antiquity . For those interested in Tarot, history, ancient kingdoms, iconography, and the history of art . Tarot may never even have come into beingwere it not for Byzantine empress Irene, who restored the use of iconography, previously considered heretical Includes 78 art cards and 160 page guidebook Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Matthews , Cilla ConwayPublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: REDFeather ISBN: 9780764360411ISBN 10: 0764360418 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 08 December 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Mixed media product Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsWhether you are a connoisseur of such things or not this is a superbly illustrated box of beauty. It is wonderfully well observed and is a testament to the glories of the Empire that as Byzantium. Cilla Conways astute eye is evenly matched to the writing of John Matthews. The whole set is iconographic and revels in the testimony to an age long gone. Very recommended. -- David Elkington Author InformationJohn Matthews is an independent writer, researcher, and bestselling New York Times author who has devoted much of the past 40 years to the study of Arthurian traditions, the Grail, and myth in general. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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