The Curious Lore of Precious Stones by George Frederick Kunz
"The Curious Lore of Precious Stones" by George Frederick Kunz is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the fascinating beliefs, superstitions, and cultural significances that surround precious stones throughout history. It explores various aspects of gemstones, including their uses in medicine, protection, religion, and as personal adornments. The beginning of this volume sets the stage by highlighting the longstanding admiration humanity has held for precious
stones, attributing their appeal not only to their beauty but also to their perceived powers and meanings. Kunz reflects on the superstitions associated with gems, explaining how ancient civilizations believed in the influence of stones on health and fortune. He examines historical beliefs surrounding the use of specific stones as talismans, amulets, and their supposed supernatural powers, offering insights into how these ideas evolved over time. This opening effectively introduces the reader to the rich tapestry of lore associated with precious stones. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kunz, George Frederick, 1856-1932 |
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| LoC No. | 13026431 |
| Title |
The Curious Lore of Precious Stones Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination. Crystal gazing, birth-stones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Gems |
| Subject | Gems -- Folklore |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57978 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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