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The magic of jewels and charms — George Frederick Kunz

The magic of jewels and charms

George Frederick Kunz

  • Essays
  • Book language: English
  • 411 pages

The Magic of Jewels and Charms is a collection of essays by George Frederick Kunz on the folklore, symbolism, and superstitions surrounding precious stones, jewelry, and talismans. It surveys beliefs about protective, religious, and divinatory uses of gems, offering curious anecdotes and historical lore for listeners interested in gems and charms.

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Text source: gutenberg.org · The work is in the public domain.

Contents

  1. The Magic of Jewels and Charms
  2. Preface
  3. Contents
  4. Illustrations
  5. I Magic Stones and Electric Gems
  6. II On Meteorites, or Celestial Stones
  7. III Stones of Healing
  8. IV On the Virtues of Fabulous Stones, Concretions and Fossils
  9. V Snake-Stones and Bezoars
  10. VI Angels and Ministers of Grace
  11. VII On the Religious Use of Various Stones
  12. VIII Amulets: Ancient, Medieval, and Oriental
  13. IX Amulets of Primitive Peoples and of Modern Times
  14. X Facts and Fancies about Precious Stones
  15. Index
  16. THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG™ LICENSE

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