ANCIENT MYTHS
Crystals, minerals and metals have played
various roles in the myths and legends of human cultures throughout history.
They are fascinating examples of the attempts of the men and women of
ancient times to explain their world without the benefit of science and with
each culture's biases, superstitions and interests impressed upon them and
therefore provide us with an especially vivid picture of the psychology of
ancient man. What gemstone could make heroes stronger? Legends of Jewels,
Quartz Mythology, Myths about crystals and myths about jewelry; Some of
those ancient myths and legends have come down intact through the centuries.
Others have evolved and mutated as result of the input of other culture
as they came into contact with one another.
We have done our best to dig up the mythology of crystals, minerals rocks
and semi-precious stones from ancient stories and organize them by their
associated mineral, gemstone, crystal or metal. From the holy silver
elephant of Buddhist and Vedic Astrology and other silver myths to the
legends, myths and folklore of the Middle East. Follow the links to the left
to the ancient and modern myths. Click on the gemstone below to know about
the Myth associated with it.
