The Ancient Minchiate Deck
Summary of the Ancient Minchiate Deck
According to the provided document, Minchiate is an ancient deck of 97 cards, differing from the popular Tarot deck of 78 cards. A unique feature of Minchiate is that it includes cards with zodiac symbols and moral qualities, elements not found in Tarot. However, Minchiate lacks the High Priestess card that is present in Tarot.
The Minchiate deck is believed to have originated in Italy in the 15th century and was used for a variety of purposes, including playing games, divination, and artistic purposes. Compared to Tarot, Minchiate has a more complex structure with more cards and a richer system of symbols.
The document also discusses the debate about the relationship between Minchiate and Tarot. Some argue that Minchiate is the predecessor of Tarot, while others argue that the two decks developed independently.
Overall, the document provides an overview of the ancient Minchiate deck, including its history, characteristics, and relationship to Tarot.
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