
(sketch) Priestess and hierophant
A preview of the 2 most spiritual figures in the major arcana. I tried to avoid putting in any real religous symbols.
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Species Dragon (Other)
Size 1280 x 894px
File Size 189 kB
The crescent moon associated with Islam is at a particular orientation and typically accompanied with a star. This one, positioned with the horns up, is most commonly associated with Wicca. It also can be found in assorted ancient religions, ancient magics, and modern magics.
The gesture made by The Hierophant is called the Sign of Benediction. In modern times it's associated with the Roman Catholic Church either in icons or tracing symbols (usually a cross) in the air. That usage came directly from the Roman tradition of depicting it used by orators addressing their audiences. In Sicily, it's used to ironically declare someone or something dead. Various magical traditions also use the gesture for tracing symbols in the air.
The gesture made by The Hierophant is called the Sign of Benediction. In modern times it's associated with the Roman Catholic Church either in icons or tracing symbols (usually a cross) in the air. That usage came directly from the Roman tradition of depicting it used by orators addressing their audiences. In Sicily, it's used to ironically declare someone or something dead. Various magical traditions also use the gesture for tracing symbols in the air.
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