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Lorna Bennett #June 7, 1952

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The Tower. Art by Lorna Bennett, from The Heroides Tarot.

As The Tower, Philomela and her sister Procne were betrayed by Procne's husband when he stole Philomela away to abuse her, she was olny able to alert her sister through a tapestry she wove in captivity. 

A4, watercolour and coloured pencil.

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Justice. Art by Lorna Bennett, from The Heroides Tarot.

Clytemnestra represents the Justice card after enacting vengeance for her daughter, Iphigenia, from her husband and his trophy from the Trojan War, Cassandra. 

A4, watercolour and coloured pencil.

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The Moon. Art by Lorna Bennett, from The Heroides Tarot.

As The Moon, Cassandra represents illusions and dreaming just as other perceived her prophetic visions which always turned out to be true. 

A4, watercolour and coloured pencil.

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Back of Card. Art by Lorna Bennett, from The Heroides Tarot.

Designed as the cover for the accompanying book and the backs of the card deck, this design was heavily inspired by ancient Greek pottery and classical depictions of Medusa, a symbol of protection. 

A4, watercolour.

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The Hanged Man. Art by Lorna Bennett, from The Heroides Tarot.

Arachne represents The Hanged Man through her metamorphosis into a spider and her rejection of the wisdom and humility she should have learnt, resulting in a sacrifice of her humanity

A4, watercolour and coloured pencil.

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The Star. Art by Lorna Bennett, from The Heroides Tarot.

The famous Helen of Troy represents The Star, inspiring thousands of men to come to her aid. 

A4, watercolour and coloured pencil.

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The Hermit. Art by Lorna Bennett, from The Heroides Tarot.

As The Hermit, Echo represents isolation like she was forced into once her voice was no longer her own. 

A4, watercolour and coloured pencil.