Unleash the power of the Gods and Goddesses with the Olympus Playing Cards. Mount Olympus was the home of the Twelve Olympians of the ancient Greek world. It was here where the Olympian Gods overthrew the Titans, including Zeus’ father, Cronus, during the legendary Battle of the Titans. This deck of cards celebrates Mount Olympus, the Olympian Gods, and all of Greek mythology.
The Olympus playing cards will feature 54 custom cards printed by the Legends Playing Card Company. This deck will have completely custom courts – all based on Greek Mythology.
According to Greek Mythology, 12 Gods and Goddesses ruled over the Universe from Mount Olympus, headed by Zeus, the King of the Gods. Each had their own role within Olympus, and each are represented amongst the 12 court cards of this deck. The court cards are all designed from the ground up with each God or Goddess holding their associated weaponry and symbols. And in case you don’t know who is who, their names are inscribed on each card.
The backs of the playing cards features a very intricate design incorporating a lot of recognisable Greek imagery, from Ionic columns, to the Parthenon and the ‘Greek key’ design. There is also a Greek key border on each of the 12 face cards, which, along with the pip cards are coloured in simple teal and yellow, instead of the usual black and red. It makes for a refreshing change from the norm, and the colours go well together and suit the designs. Tom uses a Greek type font on the cards, which is a nice authentic touch. The full beauty of this deck can be seen in the uncut sheet. This would definitely make for an interesting talking point in any room.
The playing cards will be funded on Kickstarter from August 17 to September 16. Help fund the project: www.kickstarter.com
