Sep 25, 2009

Verses

A chart of symbols found in the 'Tarocchi of Mantegna'--

Iliaco Sun disc
Chronico Ouroboros Dragon
Cosmico Heavenly Globe
Temperance Two vases Dog, Cat, weasel,
or stoat/ermine
Prudence Mirror Dragon
Strength Sceptre Lion
Justice Sword and scales Crane
Charity Wallet, offering charity Pelican
Hope in attitude of prayer phoenix
Faith Chalice and Host Dog

Luna Moon disc
Mercury Flute Caduceus with two
intertwined dragons Cock
Venus Seashell Ducks
Sun Sun disc Scorpion Crabs
Mars Sword Dogs (hunting)
Jupiter Arrow (thunderbolt) Eagle
Saturn Scythe Ouroboros
Eighth Sphere Starry Disc
Prime Mover Empty Sphere
First Cause Cosmos

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