Myths of Precious Stones. From the Arrows of Cupid and Adam's Apple to Living Silver and the Skin of the Great Serpent
Why were precious stones named not only after the gods and heroes of myths, but also after infamous villains? What mineral is attributed to Adam? What stone was in Solomon's ring and what is the meaning of the myth of... Polycrates? Why is it impossible to identify the gems from the Bible? Precious stones, metals, and the jewelry made from them were shrouded in legends and myths in many ancient cultures. Today, belief in the magical power of precious stones causes bewilderment; however, our ancestors, attributing magical properties to gemstones and speculating about their origins, attempted to explain the world around them in this way.
Author: Владимир Печенкин
Printhouse: Mann, Ivanov i Ferber
Series: Myths from A to Z
Age restrictions: 16+
Year of publication: 2025
ISBN: 9785002148073
Number of pages: 352
Size: 130х195 mm
Cover type: hard
Weight: 462 g
ID: 1698391
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