Fire and Blood (PDF)
Rubies in Myth, Magic, and History
(Sprache: Englisch)
The ruby is the world's most precious and rare stone. For the ancient Hindus, the ruby was Rajnapura: the Gem of Gems, at whose heart surges an eternal, unquenchable flame. Yet, for all its rarity and beauty, the ruby has always been a slightly sinister...
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The ruby is the world's most precious and rare stone. For the ancient Hindus, the ruby was Rajnapura: the Gem of Gems, at whose heart surges an eternal, unquenchable flame. Yet, for all its rarity and beauty, the ruby has always been a slightly sinister stone. Indian legend says the ruby was born from the blood of a demon. Indeed, the ruby is very close to a wild, living being: fiery, passionate, and dangerous. It has been at the center of love and wars, a symbol of passion, greed, and strong magic. Ancient sages and modern crystal healers have credited it with strange powers-from the granting of prophetic insight to protecting one from bullets. It has long been part of the human journey: coveted, fought over, and feared. Morgan considers all the beautiful and terrifying facets of this magnificent stone: scientific, economic, mythological, and spiritual. She discusses the great stones and great heists of the ruby world-and the famous fakes, too-the great Black Prince and renowned Timur. She closes with a discussion of the making of synthetic rubies and the laser beam.
Autoren-Porträt von Diane Morgan
Diane Morgan is Adjunct Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Wilson College. Author of more than 30 books, she is a three-time winner of the Maxwell Award for excellence in writing on pet care. She is the author of Fire and Blood: Rubies in Myth, Magic, and History (Praeger, 2007), From Satan's Crown to the Holy Grail: Emeralds in Myth, Magic, and History (Praeger, 2007), and The Buddhist Experience in America (Greenwood, 2004).
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Diane Morgan
- Altersempfehlung: Ab 7 Jahre
- 2007, 1. Auflage, 192 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Inc
- ISBN-10: 0313087199
- ISBN-13: 9780313087196
- Erscheinungsdatum: 30.11.2007
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