Grand Etteilla Tarot
One of the most ancient and significant decks in the history of Tarot, created by Jean-Baptiste Alietta (Etteilla) in the 18th century. This deck is considered the first specially designed fortune-telling Tarot and became the basis for the further development of the tarological tradition. The symbolism of the "Grand Etteilla" is rich in occult and astrological elements, reflecting the esoteric views of its time.
Author: Jean-Baptiste Alliette (Etteilla)
Publisher (modern): Lo Scarabeo / Avalon-Lo Scarabeo (reprints and modern editions)
Year of modern publication: 2017 and later (reprints)
Number of cards: 78 cards
Description: The deck comes in a hard box and includes an instruction booklet in several languages.
Subject: Occultism, 18th century esotericism, astrology, Kabbalah
Tradition: Etteilla System (one of the first "divinatory Tarots")
Illustrations: Historical, with pronounced Egyptian and occult symbolism; reproductions of 18th century maps
Card size: approx. 6.5 x 12 cm (Lo Scarabeo standard)
Suitable for: collectors, practitioners, those interested in the history of Tarot and its occult roots
The Grand Etteilla Tarot is a legendary deck that opens the doors to the origins of the tarological tradition and preserves the spirit of the esoteric 18th century.