RedMaple
Necklace of Skulls, Girdle of Hands
Kali is formidable, but the skull, as Imagemaker says, was the head of a monster she has slain. Kali is the Great Mother and Destroyer, creating and destroying worlds.
The necklace of skulls is to remind us that she is the one from whom we've come and to whome we'll return. The hands are helping humanity - she can be called upon for help in practical matters, artistic matters, all things that humans can do, Kali can aid.
The imagery is frightening, but it is to remind us that she is beyond human. She is terrifying because she is all-encompassing, beyond human categories.
I'm looking forward to hearing that story in more detail, Imagemaker.
RedMaple
prk001 said:Your description of Nut comes closer to the Indian Goddess Kali. Personally, I have not yet noticed any Mother of Swords card as you described. Thats probably because I just stick with only a few decks.
Kali is always shown holding a severed head on one hand and blood dripping from her mouth.
Also, She wears a chain of skulls. Nevertheless she is a protector and a great source of strength as you said about Nut.
Your last line aptly describes the personality of Kali too.
Kali is formidable, but the skull, as Imagemaker says, was the head of a monster she has slain. Kali is the Great Mother and Destroyer, creating and destroying worlds.
The necklace of skulls is to remind us that she is the one from whom we've come and to whome we'll return. The hands are helping humanity - she can be called upon for help in practical matters, artistic matters, all things that humans can do, Kali can aid.
The imagery is frightening, but it is to remind us that she is beyond human. She is terrifying because she is all-encompassing, beyond human categories.
I'm looking forward to hearing that story in more detail, Imagemaker.
RedMaple