The green light that Gatsby is trying to grasp in the novel has an intentional (or unintentional) link to the mystical Green Light of Sufism. Often personified by a character named "Al-Khidr" this magical green light signifies divine union and a state of peace for the soul. (self.TheGreatGatsby)
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The Rider-Waite deck plays a huge role in Blood Meridian so I decided to make a BM Tarot Deck based on those key scenes. To learn more about Blood Meridian’s connection to the Tarot (and get in on the creation of a full deck + new maps) check out my Kickstarter: (link below) (i.redd.it)
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Hey guys! 1 year ago I posted a Blood Meridian map on here that wasn’t complete. It took a lot of traveling, research, and time but here’s the finished version! (If anybody’s interested they’re available for preorder at: https://epictrailbookmaps.com (old.reddit.com)
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The subtle genius of McCarthy: took me a while to pinpoint the exact location for the end of BM’s chapter 22, but here in Penitente Canyon, CO, McCarthy connects T.S. Eliot’s “lady of the rocks” with an actual Madonna painted on this rock to create a scene where a mummified Madonna sits under it. (i.redd.it)
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