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Loading... The Mythic Tarot: A New Approach to the Tarot Cards (1986)by Juliet Sharman-Burke, Liz Greene
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Tarot cards have intrigued me every since I've seen a deck. They're so pretty and mysterious and so different, yet so closely related in look to our familiar playing cards, and so many of the decks are rich in symbolism. I started collecting decks, and even reading them for friends for fun, even though I'm a thorough-going rationalist and don't believe they can be tools of divination. This particular book came with a deck of cards. It's subtitled "a new approach to tarot cards" but really from what I've seen this is very standard in terms of meanings of the cards and the spread--the standard Celtic Cross--I can't see anything new in the approach. Or at least, it's not in the book, but the design of the accompanying cards which are taken from Greek Myth. At least the chapter on "The Origins of the Tarot Cards" doesn't perpetuate the myth they come from Ancient Egypt or the Gypsies. ( ) This was my introduction to the world of Tarot. The cards are beautifully illustrated and feature Greek myths, so if you are familiar with the story you can guess what the card means. If you aren't familiar with the story, you can always refer to the book, which is chock-full of information. The cards are oversized and fairly sturdy; I've had this for about five years and they still look good. My only complaint is the "black silk cloth" that comes with the set; it's polyester and cheap looking. I purchased the plain Limited Edition Hardcover set in 1986 and I've used it regularly ever since. For the novice it's a super set. The only bad part is the cloth that came with the set. It is very cheesy. Holy Polyester! However, the book is solid and has held up very well through many parties and good times. As have the cards, which are beautifully illustrated and quite mysterious looking. The information is easy to find and interpret in general terms so they can apply to whomever you are doing a reading. All in all it's a fun little set for giggles at parties. I've used it many times as part of my Halloween costumes. no reviews | add a review
First published in 1986, The Mythic Tarot is now established as a classic deck. Its beautiful cards depict the archetypal characters and life experiences of Greek mythology. Retold here in concise and accessible form by Liz Greene and Juliet Sharman-Burke, these dramatic and exciting tales reveal profound truths that are reflected in every facet of our lives today. Presented now in a distinctive new pack design, The Mythic Tarot is the complete package for both beginners and more experienced readers alike. It contains a 224 page illustrated guidebook, a full deck of 78 cards with stunning art by Tricia Newell and a cloth that can be used for card layouts and to keep the deck wrapped safely when the cards are not in use. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)133.32424Philosophy and Psychology Parapsychology And Occultism Specific Topics Divination; Oracles; Second sight; Omens; Predictions Divination Using Physical Objects Cartomancy and Oracles Card Decks TarotLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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