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Myths of Precious Stones. From Cupid's Arrows and Adam's Apple to Living Silver and the Skin of the Great Snake

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Why are gemstones named not only in honor of gods and heroes of myths, but also in honor of notorious villains? What mineral is attributed to Adam? What stone was in the ring of Solomon and what is the meaning of the myth of Polycrates? Why is it impossible to identify gems from the Bible?

Precious stones, metals and jewelry made from them in many ancient cultures were shrouded in legends and myths. Trying to explain the world around us, our ancestors used their own observations and fantasies, endowed precious stones with magical properties and made guesses about their origin.

Today, belief in the magical power of stones causes only bewilderment, but do not forget that once it was so strong that sometimes dramatically changed the fate of entire countries.
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