Legend: Arthurian
Romantic deck exploring Arthurian legend and medieval historical themes.
by Anna-Marie Ferguson · 1995
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The record
I have been interested in working with an Arthurian themed deck for some time now - but never got around to purchasing a deck. I had my chance on eBay - and I won the toss. (The only issue here is that I now have to purchase the book!) A romantic at heart, I dearly love the Arthurian legend - Arthur, Guenevere, Lancelot, Merlin, Morgana le Fay, the quest for the Holy Grail - the whole enchilada is a riveting journey, and I never want it to end! As with all themed decks, the presentation is up to the author - it is their personal view of how the theme relates to the Tarot. IMHO, Anna-MarieFerguson has done a wonderful job of melding the Arthurian legend and the Tarot. Each card - Major Arcana, Pips and Court Cards, carries the traditional Tarot title (with the exception of the Devil, which has been renamed The Horned One), as well as a theme (which can be a person, place, animal or specific tale from the Arthurian legend). All of the Pages carry the distinction of being represented by animals. The LWB (Little White Book) that accompanies the deck starts with a brief review of the Arthurian Legend, and goes into a little of the history of the Tarot. I highly recommend getting the acc
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