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100 1 _aKunz, George Frederick,
_d1856-1932
245 1 4 _aThe magic of jewels and charms
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2021-10-21
508 _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Updated: 2022-11-21.
520 _a"The Magic of Jewels and Charms" by George Frederick Kunz is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the historical significance, folklore, and mystical properties attributed to precious stones and gems, exploring their roles in various cultures as talismans, amulets, and objects believed to confer magical powers. The book is filled with anecdotes and research illustrating the deep connections between humanity and these gemstones, woven over centuries of cultural history. At the start of the volume, the author introduces the fascinating interplay between precious stones and magic, laying the foundation for an exploration of their purported mystical properties. He describes how both common and extraordinary stones have been assigned magical qualities, influencing beliefs and traditions across various cultures. Noteworthy examples include the ancient “Vocal Memnon,” which was thought to emit musical sounds, as well as stories about stones capable of inducing rain or possessing protective powers. Kunz also highlights the historical significance of these beliefs, demonstrating the enduring human fascination with the allure and mystery of gemstones throughout time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGems -- Folklore
653 _aCharms -- Folklore
653 _aAmulets -- Folklore
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66583
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