The Othrysian Tarot
The Othrysian Tarot by Michael Ezzell is a full-color tarot deck featuring designs taken from copperplate etchings that feature mythological figures and scenes. Inspired by the Titans, a race of gods and goddesses that preceded the Olympians, this deck breathes new life into the old and forgotten stories. Because many of these Titans have no myths associated with them, Michael saw an opportunity for this project to be a jumping-off point, introducing these gods and paying them tribute.ย
This deck includes 78 originally designed tarot cards printed on 310gsm cardstock and a pocket companion booklet that all fit into a post-consumer paper tuck box.
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Michael Ezzell
78
2.75 x 4.75 inches
310gsm card stock
Included
Michael Ezzell
I first stumbled upon this deck on Etsy, listed by the creator and all I remember is how much it took my breath away. I have always had a fondness for marseille decks; I love the art of Marseille and its simplicity is just really beautiful especially with certain renditions of marseille decks from different years. But this is one of the very very very very few marseille decks to really blow me away with its visuals, the way the art just strikes something within my heart. I wish I could describe the feeling, but it is just striking and so harmonious, the right color palette and tones. Adding Greek mythology on top of it all won me over as I have been so drawn to Greek myth and the pantheon lately. And the feeling I immediately got from this deck was the divine and fate both reflecting back to me, as if I could just touch the cosmos. Beautiful might actually be an understatement. I ended up having to buy it from here, Artisantarot as it was out of stock on Etsy during my time of purchase, and I am just so glad I have it either way. I love the design and coloring of the box which also matches with the backs. The box is well fitted and reminds me of Pagan Otherworld's box, a really smooth, inviting matte feel, and the cards themselves are even better. The cardstock is a smooth matte as well (not linen), the perfect thickness, and have perfect flexibility and movement so that I can shuffle so easily without even having to think much about it at all. Just obvious care and production went into this deck, the quality is so so ideal and worth it. The speckletoned, parchment paper use and look with the art is also a very precise, much fitting touch too; it adds to the art instead of the art existing on a very white background (it's a light cream-tone color, warm in its undertone). So thankful this deck has been created and that I get to enjoy it for as long as possible ๐งก๐
Beautiful art. The cardstock is on the thin side but springy and great for riffling. The little guidebook included explains the mythology imagery on the major arcana well.
