The tarot in Promethea 12, by Alan Moore and J.H. Willliams III:
an interpretative reading of the major arcane
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https://doi.org/10.23925/1677-1222.2021vol21i2a6Keywords:
Comics. Esotericism. Promethea. TarotAbstract
This paper aims to intersect graphic narrative and esoteric symbols in the comic book Promethea and discuss how its creators, Alan Moore and J. H. Williams III, interpret the composition of the tarot. To do so, we will analyze Promethea 12 in contrast with the most popular and used decks in the west: Marseille and Waite. Promethea results in an exploration of the spiritual potential of myth as much as the artistic/imaginative creation.
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