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In the [[Rider-Waite Tarot]] deck, [[Pamela Colman Smith]] depicts the Three of Swords as three swords piercing a red heart with a cloud and rain behind. | In the [[Rider-Waite Tarot]] deck, [[Pamela Colman Smith]] depicts the Three of Swords as three swords piercing a red heart with a cloud and rain behind. The Sola Busca Tarot utilizes similar imagery. Both of these interpretations are connected to the pierced heart of [[Jesus Christ]] as one of the five holy wounds he received while being crucified. As the final wound, it caused his death, and therefore is especially symbolic. | ||
The [[Vlad Dracula Tarot]] uses the Three of Swords to depict the story of [[Vlad the Impaler]] nailing the turbans of the Turkish envoys to their heads. In some versions of the story, the envoys were Italian. In either case, assaulting a diplomatic messenger would be considered a serious offense, one that could cause even allied nations to turn against him. | The [[Vlad Dracula Tarot]] uses the Three of Swords to depict the story of [[Vlad the Impaler]] nailing the turbans of the Turkish envoys to their heads. In some versions of the story, the envoys were Italian. In either case, assaulting a diplomatic messenger would be considered a serious offense, one that could cause even allied nations to turn against him. | ||