Melisandre
I just started the new Philippa Gregory book, The Lady of the Rivers. The book is at least partially about tarot, and I was excited about this because I love her books and obviously am interested in tarot.
The book takes place in the time of Joan of Arc (early 1400's). Within the first 15 pages, the author describes in detail the imagery of the standard RWS Hanged Man. I was under the impression that The Hanged Man was originally a RWS card, which would mean that this card wasn't in existence until MUCH later, and that the author's historical accuracy is quite off. But then, I am rather new to this and could be mistaken, so I am asking those of you who know more than I do to clarify this for me!
Thanks in advance
The book takes place in the time of Joan of Arc (early 1400's). Within the first 15 pages, the author describes in detail the imagery of the standard RWS Hanged Man. I was under the impression that The Hanged Man was originally a RWS card, which would mean that this card wasn't in existence until MUCH later, and that the author's historical accuracy is quite off. But then, I am rather new to this and could be mistaken, so I am asking those of you who know more than I do to clarify this for me!
Thanks in advance