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This paper aims to intersect graphic narrative and esoteric symbols in the comic book Promethea and discuss how its creators, Alan Moore and J. H. Williams III, interpret the composition of the tarot. To do so, we will analyze Promethea 12 in contrast with the most popular and used decks in the west: Marseille and Waite. Promethea results in an exploration of the spiritual potential of myth as much as the artistic/imaginative creation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ascetic and mystical elements implicitly present within Islam since its beginning became explicit during the first two centuries of its history (VII and VIII AD). It as the time in which the first Muslim devotees founded communities in of what is now Iraq, Syria and Iran. In the twelfth century these communities began to spread and formed new social institutions (Orders). Until the beginning of 20th century, Islamic mysticism (Tasawwuf in Arabic) - or Sufism as it is known in the West - had great influence on the spiritual, intellectual and social life of Muslims. The article summarizes the origin, nature and goals of this religious current. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]