A Lapidary of Sacred Stones : Their Magical and Medicinal Powers Based on the Earliest Sources by Claude Lecouteux (2012, Hardcover)

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A comprehensive dictionary of sacred and magical gem lore that draws on the rarest source texts of Antiquity and the Middle Ages * Reveals the healing and magical virtues of familiar gemstones, such as amethyst, emerald, and diamond, as well as the lore surrounding exotic stones such as astrios, a stone celebrated by ancient magicians * Examines bezoars (stones formed in animals' bodies) and "magnets" that attract materials other than metal * Based on ancient Arabic, Greek, Jewish, and European sources, ranging from the observations of Pliny the Elder to extremely rare texts such as the Picatrix and Damigeron's Virtue of Stones Our ancestors believed stones were home to sacred beings of power, entities that if properly understood and cultivated could provide people protection from ill fortune, envy, and witchcraft; grant invisibility and other magical powers; improve memory; and heal the sick from a wide variety of diseases. These benefits could be obtained by wearing the stone on a ring, bracelet, or pendant; through massage treatments with the stone; or by reducing the gem into a powder and drinking it mixed with water or wine. Drawing from a wealth of ancient Arabic, Greek, Jewish, and European sources--from the observations of Pliny the Elder to extremely rare texts such as the Picatrix and Damigeron's Virtue of Stones --Claude Lecouteux provides a synthesis of all known lore for more than 800 stones. He includes such common examples as the emerald, which when engraved with the figure of a harpy holding a lamprey in its claws will banish panic and nightmares, and beryl, which when appropriately carved can summon water spirits or win its owner high renown, as well as more exotic stones such as astrios, a stone celebrated by ancient magicians and whose center glows like a star. Lecouteux also examines bezoars--stones formed in animals' bodies--as well as "magnets" that attract materials other than iron, such as gold, flesh, cotton, or scorpions. This comprehensive dictionary of sacred and magical gem lore, drawn from the rarest sources of Antiquity and the Middle Ages, represents a one-of-a-kind resource for gem enthusiasts and magical practitioners alike.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Inner Traditions International, The Limited
ISBN-10
1594774633
ISBN-13
9781594774638
eBay Product ID (ePID)
113336847

Product Key Features

Book Title
Lapidary of Sacred Stones : Their Magical and Medicinal Powers Based on the Earliest Sources
Author
Claude Lecouteux
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Crystals, Gaia & Earth Energies, Folklore & Mythology
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science
Number of Pages
376 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
26.3 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Gr805.L4313 2012
Reviews
A Lapidary of Sacred Stones combines centuries of accumulated wisdom into a single alphabetized reference. A brief introduction, occasional black-and-white illustrations, and a bibliography round out this excellent, easy-to-use resource ideal for practical metaphysics or simple perusal., This beautiful hardcover treasure will work equally well as an in-store reference or a sophisticated gift item for home libraries...You and your customers will find hours of happy discoveries between these scholarly yet fun pages., This is a highly valuable work for magicians interested in stone and gem lore. Lecouteux has taken the time to assemble references from an impressive range of ancient lapidaries and manuscripts. Certainly this book is a must-have for every magician's personal library. It would also be a boon companion to people wading their way through Agrippa or ancient astrological texts with references to sign-stone attributions. Highly recommended., This A-Z encyclopedia of sacred gems is a one of a kind publication and heralded by man in the areas of tem enthusiasts, jewelers, magic practitioners and the Goth community. Prof. Lecouteaux describes over 800 gems and minerals that have been used for medicinal therapies, religious rituals or magical workings., I believe to date, that this is the most extraordinary and comprehensive resource that I have found on the topic of gems and stones. I highly recommend it for every magical practitioner's and energy worker's home., A Lapidary of Sacred Stones belongs on the bookshelf of every crystal lover (and every crystal author as well!). It is a fascinating and provocative resource that illuminates the history of the world of stones., This has to be the most incredible book ever published on sacred and magical stones.The illustrations are magnificent and worth the price of the book alone. A must-have for historians and anyone interested in the sacred and magical properties of stones. This book is really a magical mystery tour!
Table of Content
Acknowledgments Introduction: The Bones of the Earth Dictionary of Magical and Medicinal Stones An A to Z Guide to the Sacred Power of Gems from Antiquity to the Middle Ages Notes Bibliography
Copyright Date
2012
Lccn
2012-013499
Dewey Decimal
398/.465
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23