Tarot of Northern Shadows
Tarot of Northern Shadows is a Rider Waite style deck depicting Norse Gods and Goddesses, Mabinoguion culture, British Celtic and Continental legend, and Irish Celtic personalities (according to the illustrator). Being Cajun French, I'm not familiar enough with these cultures to say whether the depictions are accurate or not. I like the deck, though. It can be a bit gruesome at times, but the Norse are not exactly battle shy. The art is lovely and interesting, and the images do inspire. The cards are quite readable, even for those who know little or nothing about the cultures it depicts.
The cards measure about 2.75 by 4.75 inches, which is slightly large for me, but certainly normal as far as tarot decks go. The stock is ideal, and the cards are quite durable.
I recommend this deck for those interested in Norse and Celtic cultures, provided it is a reasonable representation. I also recommend it for collectors. Beginners may have a bit of a difficult time with the deck, as symbolism is not abundant (although it is present).
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