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Renaissance Tarot
TemperanceA winged, angelic form mixes the liquid of one jar with another. Temperance is accompanied by the Olympian cup bearers; Herbes, who left her post to marry the newly immortal Herakles, and Ganymede, who replaced her. Ganymede was a Trojan prince whose beauty enchanted Zeus. In the form of an eagle, the god kidnapped the boy and took him to Olympus, and immortality. The story is an allegory of the human soul raised and perfected by godhead. Ganymede was also associated with the constellation Aquarius, often called the angel.The Renaissance Tarot is a modern deck, with symbolism drawn from the heroic age and rendered in renaissance style. This deck is an excellent choice for exploring questions of passion, mastery, and the inner workings of human reason. If you would like your own copy of the Renaissance Tarot, you can buy it now! |
