Unveiling the Mysteries: Exploring the Historical Roots of Tarot
The Tarot, a deck of cards rich in symbolism and mystique, has long been a subject of fascination and speculation. My own fascination with the Tarot began around 2001 when I started studying the Tarot as part of my work on my PhD is Esoteric Studies. I read numerous books on the Tarot, my favourite being the classic book “The Tarot: A key to the Wisdom of the Ages” by Paul Foster-Case. Case suggests that the origins of the Tarot are to be found in the Moroccan city of Fez around the 13th Century. Among the many other theories about its origins, one particularly intriguing idea is that the Tarot traces back to the ancient Egyptian mystery traditions, an idea popularised not least by the publication of Aleister Crowley’s “Thoth Tarot” designed by Lady Frieda Harris. This blog post delves into the research and historical evidence to explore the veracity of this claim. The theory that the Tarot originated in ancient Egypt is a part of a larger narrative that connects Egyptian mystery schoo...