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Amethyst
Amethyst
Greek (Roman) Mythology
The origin of amethyst and even explanation for some of it's healing properties have been founded in the Greek mythology surrounding this semi-precious stone. Amethyst's origin resides with the god Dionysus (Bacchus) and the goddess Diana (Artemis). Dionysus, the god of wine, celebration, intoxication and joviality, found insult by a mortal who had refused him acknowledgment. Enraged with anger Dionysus vowed to unleash his fury upon all mortals who did not partake in his gifts of wine and drunkenness. He immediately spotted a young maiden named Amethyst who was pure and unfamiliar with being intoxicated. The unsuspecting young virgin, who was on her way to pay homage to the goddess Diana, was detained by the wrathful god. Dionysus summoned two fiercely voracious tigers to devour the youth and sat back with his wine to watch. Amethyst cried out to Diana. When Diana saw what was about to transpire she quickly transformed the young mortal into a glimmering pure clear stone (quartz) to protect her from the sharp claws and teeth of the ferocious beasts. Moved with pity and overcome with sorrow and regret Dionysus realized the ruthlessness of his actions and began to weep. His tears of wine ran over the now solid statue of the beautiful young maiden. The quartz then absorbed the color from the wine creating the beautiful lavender stone we know as amethyst.
Amethyst Uses
Because of the legend of the origin of amethyst mentioned above, it was believed that amethyst jewelry, gems or goblets made people immune to the intoxicating effects of alcohol. It is considered an ideal stone for those struggling or recovering from alcoholism. The works of amethyst, a gem associated with easing transition, have been cited through legendary conclusion. It has been popularly believed that amethyst also aides the soul that journeys through to another dimension by guiding it through realms where visibility is low. It is also said to aide those souls left behind or those struggling. An Amethyst Sky exists when a deep lilac/mauve color fills the sky as the transition from day to night begins. This takes place only on certain nights in the evening after dusk.
Greek (Roman) Mythology
The origin of amethyst and even explanation for some of it's healing properties have been founded in the Greek mythology surrounding this semi-precious stone. Amethyst's origin resides with the god Dionysus (Bacchus) and the goddess Diana (Artemis). Dionysus, the god of wine, celebration, intoxication and joviality, found insult by a mortal who had refused him acknowledgment. Enraged with anger Dionysus vowed to unleash his fury upon all mortals who did not partake in his gifts of wine and drunkenness. He immediately spotted a young maiden named Amethyst who was pure and unfamiliar with being intoxicated. The unsuspecting young virgin, who was on her way to pay homage to the goddess Diana, was detained by the wrathful god. Dionysus summoned two fiercely voracious tigers to devour the youth and sat back with his wine to watch. Amethyst cried out to Diana. When Diana saw what was about to transpire she quickly transformed the young mortal into a glimmering pure clear stone (quartz) to protect her from the sharp claws and teeth of the ferocious beasts. Moved with pity and overcome with sorrow and regret Dionysus realized the ruthlessness of his actions and began to weep. His tears of wine ran over the now solid statue of the beautiful young maiden. The quartz then absorbed the color from the wine creating the beautiful lavender stone we know as amethyst.
Amethyst Uses
Because of the legend of the origin of amethyst mentioned above, it was believed that amethyst jewelry, gems or goblets made people immune to the intoxicating effects of alcohol. It is considered an ideal stone for those struggling or recovering from alcoholism. The works of amethyst, a gem associated with easing transition, have been cited through legendary conclusion. It has been popularly believed that amethyst also aides the soul that journeys through to another dimension by guiding it through realms where visibility is low. It is also said to aide those souls left behind or those struggling. An Amethyst Sky exists when a deep lilac/mauve color fills the sky as the transition from day to night begins. This takes place only on certain nights in the evening after dusk.
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Dunno. I have a bag of 6 "healing stones" that were given to me as a gift, the amethyst is said to "aid with intuition". Probably superstition or a placebo more than anything, but I still carry one of those stones in my pocket every day.
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