02569nam 2200553 a 450 991045427990332120200520144314.01-282-34092-197866123409250-313-34406-X(CKB)1000000000707823(EBL)492142(OCoLC)416229235(SSID)ssj0000297235(PQKBManifestationID)11223385(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000297235(PQKBWorkID)10328492(PQKB)10754244(MiAaPQ)EBC492142(Au-PeEL)EBL492142(CaPaEBR)ebr10271247(CaONFJC)MIL234092(EXLCZ)99100000000070782320080129d2008 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrGemlore[electronic resource] ancient secrets and modern myths from the stone age to the rock age /Diane MorganWestport, Conn. Greenwood Press20081 online resource (230 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-313-34405-1 Includes bibliographical references (p. [195]-196) and index.Agate -- Amber -- Amethyst -- Aquamarine -- Bloodstone -- Carnelian -- Cat's-eye -- Chalcedony -- Chrysoprase -- Citrine -- Coral -- Diamond -- Emerald -- Garnet -- Hematite -- Jade -- Jasper -- Jet -- Lapis lazuli -- Malachite -- Moonstone -- Onyx -- Opal -- Pearl -- Peridot -- Rock crystal -- Rose quartz -- Ruby -- Sapphire -- Sardonyx -- Smoky quartz -- Topaz -- Turquoise -- Zircon.Every culture has developed its own lore of rocks. From the stones of Aaron's breastplate to the foundational rocks of the New Jerusalem, from the creation tales of South America to the blood stones of Burma, gems have taken their place in the mythology and magic of the human race. This book details the lore attached to particular gems. Each chapter covers a particular stone and discusses the gem's geological, historical, mythical, and legendary qualities. A valuable resource for anyone researching symbols, myth, history, or literature, this book also helps science students understand the humaGemsFolkloreElectronic books.Gems398.26Morgan Diane1947-888751MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910454279903321Gemlore1985284UNINA