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In many cultures and traditional concepts, amethyst is regarded as a crystal stone that carries the energy of the universe. It is mysterious and powerful, elegant and noble, gentle and dreamy. It is like a lucky stone that can bring powerful energy to the wearer. So, do you know how amethyst was born in ancient mythological stories? Why is amethyst called the "birthstone of February"? What other functions does amethyst have?
I. The Poignant Story of the God of Wine and the Maiden
Legend has it that after the God of Wine quarreled with the Moon Goddess, the angry God of Wine decided to take it out on someone. He sent fierce tigers to take revenge on the Moon Goddess. On the way, the tigers met a beautiful maiden named Amethyst. In order to protect the maiden from being killed by the tigers, the Moon Goddess Diana cast a spell to turn the maiden into a pure and flawless crystal statue. When the God of Wine saw the crystal statue of the maiden, he suddenly came to his senses and was filled with remorse. He deeply regretted his impulsive behavior. In his grief, the wine in the God of Wine's hand accidentally spilled onto the crystal statue. Miraculously, as the wine seeped in, the statue slowly turned into a beautiful amethyst. To make up for his mistake and to commemorate the maiden, the God of Wine named the amethyst after the maiden's name "Amethyst".
Because of this legend, amethyst was widely believed in ancient Greece and Rome to have the effect of preventing drunkenness. The English name "Amethyst" of amethyst originates from ancient Greek mythology and the ancient Greek word "Améthystos", which means "not drunk" or "sober". In Greek, the word for amethyst means "sober". People believed that wearing amethyst could allow them to enjoy the mellow taste of fine wine without experiencing the pain of drunkenness.
Therefore, in the Middle Ages, there was a custom of making wine glasses out of amethyst. In ancient Greece and Rome, amethyst had a special use - to avoid drunkenness. At that time, people who attended wine feasts would always carry crystals with them, especially amethyst. People believed that as long as they wore a ring or necklace with amethyst, they would never show signs of drunkenness no matter how much they drank. Meanwhile, in the Middle Ages, the custom of making wine glasses out of amethyst emerged. The important producing areas of amethyst are in South America, especially Brazil, which produces a large amount of amethyst.
II. Amethyst: The Birthstone of February
Amethyst is the birthstone of February, symbolizing honesty, kindness of heart, making many friends, peace, auspiciousness and calmness. It is recorded in the Bible that in the New Testament of the Bible, amethyst is mentioned as the second of the 12 foundation stones of Jerusalem, so it is recognized by people as the birthstone of February, and amethyst is also one of the symbols of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. Meanwhile, amethyst is often regarded as a symbol of noble and faithful love and is one of the love tokens between couples. Since February is closely related to love because of the existence of Valentine's Day, as the birthstone of February, amethyst also embodies people's longing and expectation for beautiful love. From the perspective of energy and spirituality, many people believe that amethyst has the energies of soothing emotions, enhancing intuition and spirituality, and healing mental wounds, which can help people relax their bodies and minds, relieve anxiety and stress. And February is often at the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and people may experience emotional fluctuations due to factors such as the change of seasons. The energy of amethyst is believed to help people born in February better cope with these problems.
III. The Application of Amethyst
in Ancient Times In the West, amethyst is regarded as a powerful gemstone for warding off evil spirits. It can not only improve an individual's intuition and insight but also resist the intrusion of negative energy. In many cultures, amethyst is often used to make amulets and meditation tools to help people keep their minds pure and calm. In Europe, purple has a royal air, and amethyst is deeply loved by the royal family.
Before the 18th century, the production of amethyst was extremely scarce and the price was expensive, even exceeding that of diamonds for a time. So in Europe at that time, only the royal nobility had the qualification to use and wear amethyst jewelry and items. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom has a whole set of treasured Kent amethyst, which can be traced back to the era of Queen Victoria and is a family heirloom of the royal family. Queen Mary also has a set of amethyst coronets and necklaces. Queen Silvia of Sweden ordered to transform a purple crystal necklace born in the early 19th century into a coronet and intends to pass this amethyst coronet on to her daughter.
Similarly, in traditional Chinese culture, amethyst also holds an important position. Amethyst can help the human body ward off evil spirits and avoid harm, improve luck, help regulate the stability of people's emotions, improve intuition, assist in thinking, enhance memory, enhance imagination, and bestow more courage and strength on us. Therefore, it is respected by people as a traditional amulet. Amethyst was also regarded as a symbol of social interaction and good fortune in ancient times. It was believed to help people often meet benefactors, make businessmen prosperous in business, and make officials promoted step by step.
Whether in the distant ancient times or in the rapidly developing modern times; whether in the exotic West or in the profound East, amethyst has always exuded its unique charm. With its mysterious and extremely powerful energy, it has become a ray of hope in people's hearts. Amethyst seems to possess magical powers, being able to bring endless beautiful expectations to people, giving people spiritual comfort and mental healing. It is like a silent guardian, silently transmitting warmth and strength to people in the long river of time.
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