Were Tarot Cards Used in Medieval England and Wales?
Tarot cards originated in 15th-century Italy for gaming, not medieval mysticism in England or Wales. Their association with divination emerged later in 18th-century France. Medieval Britons practiced various forms of magic, like scrying and astrology, but tarot was absent. Modern decks evoke medieval styles, misleadingly suggesting deep historical roots.
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