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March 3, 2020

The Folklore of Amethyst

Amethyst has been used for centuries by a variety of cultures. Some of the oldest amethyst jewelry dates back to as early as 2000 BC. Legends and myths abound. In Greek, amethyst means 鈥渘ot drunken.鈥� Ancient Greeks and Romans believed this gemstone could ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus and keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted. They would even add these crystals to their wine goblets in an attempt to keep from getting drunk. Catholic bishops felt that amethyst could prevent people from getting 鈥渄runk鈥� on religious power, and instead kept them more grounded. The Book of the Dead

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