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Gems in Myth, Legend, and Lore, revised edition.


Gems in Myth, Legend, and Lore, revised edition

Bruce G. Knuth

Jewelers Press

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Now in a new revised and reformatted edition, Gems in Myth, Legend, and Lore is an in-depth examination of the supposed mystic and magical qualities humanity has attributed to forty-six different gems throughout history. Written by jeweler, gemologist and educator Bruce G. Knuth, Gems in Myth, Legend, and Lore covers writings on gems throughout history, birthstones Birthstones
amethyst

February. [Am. Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 319–320]

aquamarine

March alternate birthstone. [Am. Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 319]

bloodstone

March. [Am.
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, and much more. A cross-culture treasury of legends, and a first-rate addition to mythology and folklore folklore, the body of customs, legends, beliefs, and superstitions passed on by oral tradition. It includes folk dances, folk songs, folk medicine (the use of magical charms and herbs), and folktales (myths, rhymes, and proverbs).  reference shelves.
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