Queen of Swords
The Queen of Swords embodies the archetype of Arachne, the Lydian maiden skilled in weaving who was transformed into a spider for her audacity. This card represents profound melancholy and the consequences of prideful defiance. It speaks to the complex nature of creative mastery when coupled with arrogance, suggesting themes of transformation through suffering and the bittersweet nature of artistic achievement.
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Description
Arachne: a Lydian maiden engaged in weaving, later transformed into a spider for her audacity. Melancholy.
Keywords
Melancholy.
Visual Description
A seated woman in a blue gown and yellow scarf works at a vertical loom, holding a shuttle as she weaves a patterned textile. Her hair is braided and gathered, and the loom is framed by cords and a grid-like net behind her. A small sword illustration and the title "QUEEN OF SWORDS" appear above the image, and translations of the title are printed along the lower border.
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