A Legend About Amethyst
Amethyst is undoubtedly a precious stone with great charm. Thanks to its intense purple color, it has always been linked to magic, introspection and sacredness. From Ancient Greece, however, comes an intriguing legend that concerns it closely. Let's find out more!
A Legend About Amethyst
Some information
Amethyst is a quartz that, at the moment of crystallization, thanks to the natural alchemy of silicon dioxide that composes it, becomes purple in color. It is interesting to think that, with some degree of difference, it could have taken on a completely different shade.
Customs and Traditions
It is still traditionally adopted as a gem for the episcopal ring. It is a symbol of sobriety and protects from evil and has always been appreciated in the world of the aristocracy.
In Ancient Rome, during banquets, the host would bring an amethyst to his lips to indicate to his guests that the time had come to abandon themselves to the pleasures of the table and wine.
According to the most modern popular tradition, amethyst increases the honesty of the wearer and amplifies the ability to love. It is also the perfect gem as a symbol of love within a couple.
A Legend About Amethyst
Dionysus and Amethyst
Many are the peoples who have appreciated and appreciate this very special stone, but it is from Greek mythology that the most fascinating story comes.
It is said that the God Dionysus was in love with a young woman with a high-sounding name, Amethyst. However, Amethyst did not reciprocate his love, being instead frightened by his terrifying appearance.
Despite Dionysus' attempts to approach the girl, she continued to reject him. Despondent after yet another rejection, the God went into a rage and unleashed a ferocious beast against the young woman. Amethyst, terrified, turned to the Goddess Artemis, who turned her into stone to save her.
When Dionysus realized that, because of his anger, he had lost his greatest love forever, he decided to make the stone into which Amethyst had been transformed the most beautiful of gems. He poured over her the most precious of his wines and allowed her to assume her classic purple color.
From Legend to Gem
Amethyst became not only a gem of extraordinary charm, but its history was a warning against excesses in every area of life.
From that day on, Amethyst was a warning against excess and became the symbol of sobriety, not only in regards to moderation in drinking, but in all aspects of life.
A truly fascinating and particular story, which makes this precious stone even more interesting.
