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Though discussions on XX Le Jujement is still running in this first-time through discussion, I decided to begin the thread for this card.
Generally, he remains un-numbered, and is 'traditionally' placed between cards XX and XXI (it should be noted that even Waite, who unfortunately adds a zero to the card, places it in this location in his book).
... and what shall we call him?
'Le Mat' is only one from a number of appelations, with only two others commonly used. The three common titles, each of which has much variation in spelling, are:
In Marseilles depictions, there is usually also an animal whose mouth reaches his rear right upper thigh. Though it is most certainly a dog, the ambiguity - or unclarity - is worth noting.
I begin by attaching a non-Tarot depiction: the Colporteur of Rabelais, an image certainly common enough in France.
Generally, he remains un-numbered, and is 'traditionally' placed between cards XX and XXI (it should be noted that even Waite, who unfortunately adds a zero to the card, places it in this location in his book).
... and what shall we call him?
'Le Mat' is only one from a number of appelations, with only two others commonly used. The three common titles, each of which has much variation in spelling, are:
- Le Fou;
- Le Bateleur; and of course,
- Le Mat
In Marseilles depictions, there is usually also an animal whose mouth reaches his rear right upper thigh. Though it is most certainly a dog, the ambiguity - or unclarity - is worth noting.
I begin by attaching a non-Tarot depiction: the Colporteur of Rabelais, an image certainly common enough in France.