Tarot of the Ages

DescriptionVintage ~ Out of Print ~ US Games Systems 1988Appears to have been shuffled and then never used. One of the cards has a slight bend to it and the book looks like it got smushed by the box insert flap. Otherwise in very good condition.The Tarot of the Ages is a deck which was created to celebrate Atlantis the “Mother of Civilization.” The artwork is by Mario Garizio and the booklet of instructions is by Patrizia D’Agostino. A unique rendering of civilizations and cultures from past to present. Tarot of the Ages features Egyptian Civilization on the Major Arcana. The four Minor Arcana suits are represented by Vikings for Swords, Africans for Batons, Aztecs for Cups, and East Indians for Coins.The major Arcana cards depict Ancient Egypt, said to be the society which most clearly reflects the Atlantian heritage. The minor Arcana show 4 other societies/civilizations of the ancient world. They are as follows rods, African tribal society; cups, Mayan, Inca and Aztec culture; swords, Vikings; and coins, India. The paintings are very detailed and realistic. The figures on each card seem to live in their own plains of reality. However, there is a great deal of nudity and some of the images in the suit of swords are a bit violent.Printed in Belgium