Tarot Byzantine – The Byzantine Tarot
A sumptuous and mystically rich deck inspired by the art and spiritual symbolism of the Eastern Roman Empire. It combines the grandeur of Byzantine mosaics, iconographic traditions and deep esotericism. The deck leads through the world of the sacred and the mundane, revealing the archetypes of the Tarot through the Byzantine prism of mysticism, power and prophecy.
Authors : John Matthews, Cilla Conway
Illustrator : Cilla Conway
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Year of publication : 2015
Number of cards : 78
Description : Deck in a gift box with a 160-page English-language guide
Subject : Byzantine culture, spirituality, power, history, mysticism
Tradition : Rider–Waite–Smith with elements of Byzantine iconography
Illustrations : Richly decorated scenes with gold and rich hues, stylized as Byzantine paintings
Card size : about 7 x 12 cm
Suitable for : Those who are looking for a deep, symbolically rich deck with historical and sacred context
This deck is like a mosaic of an ancient temple - each arcana contains the light of revelation, nobility of spirit and an eternal dialogue of the soul with the Divine.