The Byzantine Tarot

The first deck of its kind to explore long-misunderstood aspects of this rich world, The Byzantine Tarot uncoversnew layers of wisdom and meaning to thrill Tarot users the world overand guide us in our lives today. Drawing upon the rich heritage of art,lore, and the complex courtly world of the Byzantine Empire, thisglittering new Tarot reflects the extraordinary artistic style thatflourished under the rule of the Byzantine emperors. Featuring adazzling array of images depicting emperors and empresses, courtofficials, saints, and sinners, the deck faithfully echoes theiconography of the Byzantine world, drawing the reader in with itsmysterious resonance.
Card dimensions: 3" x 5 1/4"

“Whether 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”

Whether 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

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 Caitlín, 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.

The first deck of its kind to explore long-misunderstood aspects of this rich world, The Byzantine Tarot uncoversnew layers of wisdom and meaning to thrill Tarot users the world overand guide us in our lives today. Drawing upon the rich heritage of art,lore, and the complex courtly world of the Byzantine Empire, thisglittering new Tarot reflects the extraordinary artistic style thatflourished under the rule of the Byzantine emperors. Featuring adazzling array of images depicting emperors and empresses, courtofficials, saints, and sinners, the deck faithfully echoes theiconography of the Byzantine world, drawing the reader in with itsmysterious resonance.

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