Prophetical, Educational and Playing Cards by Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer
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"Prophetical, Educational and Playing Cards" by Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer is a comprehensive study of the history and significance of playing cards, written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the origins and various uses of cards, particularly focusing on how they have evolved from instruments of divination tied to ancient religious practices to their modern roles in gambling and recreation. The text suggests a deep connection between the
symbolism found in card decks and the ancient mysticism surrounding figures like Mercury and Thoth. The opening of the book presents a detailed exploration of the three main categories of playing cards: those for divining, those for gambling, and those for educational purposes. It explains the historical context in which these cards developed, alluding to their ancient roots in fortune-telling practices. The author sets the stage for a thorough analysis of how these cards embody the rituals and beliefs of cultures long past, claiming that traditional Tarot decks, with their rich imagery and symbolic elements, serve as a modern extension of these ancient mysteries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Van Rensselaer, John King, Mrs., 1848-1925 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 82134802 |
| Title | Prophetical, Educational and Playing Cards |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Playing cards -- History |
| Subject | Fortune-telling by cards -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42950 |
| Release Date | Jun 15, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 921 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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