Author: Malc Moore
The first description of tarot decks appeared as early as the beginning of the 15th century when Martiano da Tortona mentioned some card games that resembled a lot to tarot. The symbols on these early illustrations were Greek deities while the suits matched four types of birds, a pattern totally different from [...]
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Different Tarot Decks Designs
Tarot Through the Ages
Author: Rhyanna Regan
Tarot cards, in the images we are most familiar with today, evolved from a kind of table game played in 15th century Italy, becaming popular throughout Europe over the next four centuries.
To fully explore the history of Tarot, you can read the expansive book by Michael Dummet, The Game of Tarot: From [...]
