The
four suits reflect the structure of the medieval society. Hearts—priesthood;
spades—nobility; clubs—peasantry; diamonds—the wealthy merchant
class.
As to your question, John,
The
queen of spades, the only armed queen in the deck, represents Athena, the Greek
goddess of war.
The queen of diamonds
is Rachel, wife of Jacob and mother of the twelve sons who founded the twelve
tribes of Israel.
The queen of clubs
is an anagram of Regina, signifying queen.
The
queen of hearts is Judith of Bavaria, daughter-in-law of Charlemagne.
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