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, birthstones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal and planetary
By George Frederick Kunz
"The curious lore of precious stones" was published by J. B. Lippincott company in 1913 - Philadelphia, London, it has 406 pages and the language of the book is English.
“The curious lore of precious stones” Metadata:
- Title: ➤ The curious lore of precious stones
- Author: George Frederick Kunz
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: 406
- Publisher: J. B. Lippincott company
- Publish Date: 1913
- Publish Location: Philadelphia, London
“The curious lore of precious stones” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: ➤ Gems - Religious aspects of Gems - Religious aspects - Folklore - Edelstenen - Magie - Gems, folklore - Precious stones - In folklore, mythology, & religion
Edition Specifications:
- Pagination: 3 p. ., v-xiv, 406 p.
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL13439323M - OL1555802W
- Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) ID: 578021919 - 3162513
- Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN): 13026431
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"The curious lore of precious stones" Table Of Contents:
- 1- CONTENTS
- 2- I. Superstitions And Their Sources 1
- 3- Ii. On The Use Of Precious And Semi-Precious Stones As Talismans And Amulets 19
- 4- Iii. On The Talismanic Use Of Special Stones 51
- 5- Iv. On The Use Of Engraved And Carved Gems As Talismans 115
- 6- V. On Ominous And Luminous Stones 143
- 7- Vi. On Crystal Balls And Crystal Gazing 176
- 8- Vii. Religious Uses Of Precious Stones, Pagan, Hebrew, And Christian 225
- 9- Viii. On The High-Priest's Breastplate 275
- 10- Ix. Birth-Stones 307
- 11- X. Planetary And Astral Influences Of Precious Stones 338
- 12- Xi. On The Therapeutic Use Of Precious And Semi-Precious Stones 367
Snippets and Summary:
FROM the earliest times in man's history gems and precious stones have been held in great esteem.
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