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The Many Myths and Powers of Amethysts
posted by StoneFoxy 3:25 PM 21/12/2009
Amethysts are a beautiful and brilliant variety of quartz, often purple in color. And because the stone has been around for so long, there are many oddities and superstitions that surround them.
To begin with, amethyst derives from the Ancient Greek for “not intoxicated,” because ancient wearers believed that amethysts were imbued with the power to stop drunkenness. For that reason, they were even known to fashion drinking cups out of the stone. Ancient Egyptians were also fond of amethysts and were known to wear them often. Medieval Europeans continued the tradition of wearing amethysts for their purported powers. At times, they wore amethyst pendants into battle with the steadfast belief that they could keep them out of harm’s way.
Today, the stone a popular and beautiful embellishment for rings, earrings or an amethyst necklace. Amethyst is the official birthstone of February, so it remains a perfect gift for the modern woman as well.
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