"Myths are public dreams, dreams are private myths." - Joseph Campbell
I've always had an interest in mythology and I have also wanted to create my own playing card designs for a long time, so I made this set as a personal project. I chose to keep the general look and colors of traditional playing cards, but I did stylize them and a few additional colors for aesthetic reasons.
I've always had an interest in mythology and I have also wanted to create my own playing card designs for a long time, so I made this set as a personal project. I chose to keep the general look and colors of traditional playing cards, but I did stylize them and a few additional colors for aesthetic reasons.
ZEUS - KING OF HEARTS
Greek king of the gods, he is the lord of the sky and the thunderbolt is his weapon.
Greek king of the gods, he is the lord of the sky and the thunderbolt is his weapon.
ODIN - KING OF CLUBS
Chief Norse god, the All-Father and ruler of Asgard, Odin is associated with war, victory, magic, wisdom and poetry. Odin has one eye, having sacrificed the other one for knowledge and wisdom. His spear is called Gungnir. His ravens Huginn ("thought") and Muninn ("memory") bring him information.
Chief Norse god, the All-Father and ruler of Asgard, Odin is associated with war, victory, magic, wisdom and poetry. Odin has one eye, having sacrificed the other one for knowledge and wisdom. His spear is called Gungnir. His ravens Huginn ("thought") and Muninn ("memory") bring him information.
NEPTUNE - KING OF DIAMONDS
Roman god of the sea, Neptune traditionally carries a trident.
Roman god of the sea, Neptune traditionally carries a trident.
OSIRIS - KING OF SPADES
Egyptian God of death, the underworld, the afterlife. His green skin symbolizes rebirth. He wears an Atef crown with two ostrich feathers and holds a crook and flail.
Egyptian God of death, the underworld, the afterlife. His green skin symbolizes rebirth. He wears an Atef crown with two ostrich feathers and holds a crook and flail.
ATHENA - QUEEN OF HEARTS
Greek goddess of wisdom, crafts, and war, she was better known for being a diplomat and mediator. She carries a spear, a shield, and wears a warrior's helmet.
Greek goddess of wisdom, crafts, and war, she was better known for being a diplomat and mediator. She carries a spear, a shield, and wears a warrior's helmet.
FRIGGA (or FRIGG) - QUEEN OF CLUBS
Norse goddess of love, marriage, destiny. She sits at her spindle weaving the destiny of men and gods.
Norse goddess of love, marriage, destiny. She sits at her spindle weaving the destiny of men and gods.
DIANA - QUEEN OF DIAMONDS
Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and childbirth. She carries a bow and arrow.
Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and childbirth. She carries a bow and arrow.
ISIS - QUEEN OF SPADES
Egyptian goddess of the earth, the moon, magic, giver of life. She carries the ankh, which symbolizes eternal life.
Egyptian goddess of the earth, the moon, magic, giver of life. She carries the ankh, which symbolizes eternal life.
APOLLO - JACK OF HEARTS
Greek god of light and truth, Apollo is also the god of music and he carries a golden lyre. Apollo is also known as The Archer.
Greek god of light and truth, Apollo is also the god of music and he carries a golden lyre. Apollo is also known as The Archer.
THOR - JACK OF CLUBS
Norse hammer-wielding god (his hammer is called Mjölnir), associated with thunder, lighting, strength.
Norse hammer-wielding god (his hammer is called Mjölnir), associated with thunder, lighting, strength.
MERCURY - JACK OF DIAMONDS
The Roman messenger god, he is also the guide of the dead and protector of merchants. His staff is a caduceus.
The Roman messenger god, he is also the guide of the dead and protector of merchants. His staff is a caduceus.
HORUS - JACK OF SPADES
Egyptian sky god, the falcon-headed god, child of Osiris and Isis, he wears the red and white crown (pschent) to symbolize kingship over all of Egypt.
Egyptian sky god, the falcon-headed god, child of Osiris and Isis, he wears the red and white crown (pschent) to symbolize kingship over all of Egypt.
ACE OF HEARTS (Greek)
ACE OF CLUBS (Norse)
ACE OF DIAMONDS (Roman)
ACE OF SPADES (Egyptian)
ERIS - JOKER (RED)
Eris is the Greek goddess of strife and discord. She holds the golden apple of discord and keeps a dagger hidden in her cloak.
LOKI - JOKER (BLACK)
Loki the trickster is the Norse god of mischief and chaos. He is often symbolized by two snakes encircling one another to form an "S" shape.
CARD BACK (REDESIGNED)
The central element on the card back is The Eye of Providence. This symbol has origins in Egyptian mythology and has been used in many religions to represent the all-seeing eye of the gods watching over mankind.
KINGS
Zeus (Greek), Odin (Norse), Neptune (Roman), Osiris (Egyptian)
Zeus (Greek), Odin (Norse), Neptune (Roman), Osiris (Egyptian)
QUEENS
Athena (Greek), Frigga (Norse), Diana (Roman), Isis (Egyptian)
Athena (Greek), Frigga (Norse), Diana (Roman), Isis (Egyptian)
JACKS
Apollo (Greek), Thor (Norse), Mercury (Roman), Horus (Egyptian)
Apollo (Greek), Thor (Norse), Mercury (Roman), Horus (Egyptian)
ACES
HEARTS - Greek gods
CLUBS - Norse gods
DIAMONDS - Roman gods
SPADES - Egyptian gods
PIP CARDS
CUSTOM TUCK BOX
(Use of the Bicycle logo is pending review and permission from USPCC and the Bicycle brand)
(Use of the Bicycle logo is pending review and permission from USPCC and the Bicycle brand)
