How Much Do You Know About Tarot Cards?

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Which of the following is NOT a contemporary game that developed from the tarot playing cards?

  • French Tarot
  • Italian Tarocchini (correct)
  • Austrian Königrufen
  • German Grosstarok

What is the main difference between the two different types of tarot packs in use?

  • The number of cards in the deck
  • The purpose for which they are used (correct)
  • The size of the cards
  • The artwork on the cards

What led to the emergence of custom decks for use in tarot card reading and cartomancy in the late 18th century?

  • The popularity of tarot card games
  • The discovery of ancient tarot decks
  • The beliefs of French occultists (correct)
  • The influence of Italian card makers

What is the origin of tarot playing cards and where were they used?

<p>Tarot playing cards originated in Italy and were used in different regions of Europe since at least the mid-15th century.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two different types of tarot packs in use today?

<p>The two different types of tarot packs in use are those used for card games and those used for divination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did custom decks for use in tarot card reading and cartomancy emerge in the late 18th century?

<p>Custom decks for use in tarot card reading and cartomancy emerged in the late 18th century as a result of French occultists' complex but unsupported assertions about their origins and significance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Tarot Playing Cards and Their Evolution

Origins of Tarot Playing Cards

  • Tarot playing cards originated in 15th-century Italy, specifically in Milan, Bologna, and Florence.
  • They were used for playing card games, not for divination or tarot card reading.

Types of Tarot Packs

  • There are two main types of tarot packs in use today: the French (Tarot de Marseille) and the Italian (Tarot of Lombardy).
  • The French pack has 22 trump cards, while the Italian pack has 20 trump cards, plus the Fool card.

Emergence of Custom Decks

  • The emergence of custom decks for use in tarot card reading and cartomancy in the late 18th century was led by French occultists, particularly Antoine Court de Gébelin and Éliphas Lévi.
  • They linked tarot cards to mysticism, alchemy, and Kabbalah, leading to the creation of custom decks for divination and tarot card reading.

Contemporary Games and Decks

  • Contemporary games that developed from tarot playing cards include Tarot Rummy, Tarock, and Scarto.
  • Note: Not all games that use tarot cards are for divination or tarot card reading; some are simply card games.

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