Legend Kit: The Arthurian Tarot

by Anna-Marie Ferguson

Book + Cards, 2002

Status

Available

Call number

133.32424

Collection

Publication

Llewellyn Publications (2002), Edition: Paperback/Cards, 276 pages

Description

Rediscover the Arthurian legend as artist and writer Anna-Marie Ferguson blends medieval myth with the wisdom of the Tarot. Speaking to us in a deep, intuitive way, the Legend Tarotexpands the traditional interpretations of the cards and enriches your readings by drawing on the mythology of the Arthurian world. The kit includes a newly designed layout sheet that opens the doorway to the higher knowledge of our shared mythology. The 78 exquisitely rendered watercolor paintings illustrate characters, places, and tales from the legends, blending traditional Tarot symbolism with the Pagan and Christian symbolism of the myth. These images unite mythic elements from all four branches of Arthurian legend--the medieval romances, Malory's Le Morte D'Arthurand Geoffrey of Monmouth's History of the Kings of Britain, the Quest for the Holy Grail, and the Celtic legends--to create a system of unmatched richness and depth. Each card represents the Arthurian counterpart to the Tarot's traditional figures, such as Merlin as the Magician, Morgan le Fay as the Moon, Mordred as the King of Swords, and Arthur as the Emperor. This kit includes a 78-card deck, a 276-page book describing the myths and symbolism of the deck, and a specially designed layout sheet.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member lkrough2
Beautiful tarot deck by Ferguson. The Arthurian legends come alive here. The cards are soft with gray and blue tints throughout, the Llewellyn tarot (also by Ferguson) artwork is similar (of course) but with tints of sepia and orange. The associations are Swords=Fire & Wands=Air.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

276 p.; 9.3 x 6.3 inches

ISBN

1567182674 / 9781567182675

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