FUN FACT: Did you know that the name Amethyst is derived from the ancient Greek
word “amethustos”, which translates to “not drunk or intoxicating”.
Goblets made of Amethyst were once used to hinder inebriation
(drunkenness).
According to Greek mythology, Amethyst was a young virgin who became the
object of wrath of the Greek God Dionysus after he became intoxicated
with red wine. When Amethyst cried out to Goddess Diana for help, she
immediately turned the girl into a white, shimmering stone (Quartz).
When Dionysus realized what had happened and felt remorse for his
actions, his tears dripped into his goblet of red wine. The goblet
overturned, and the red wine spilled all over the white rock, saturating
it until it became the purple Quartz that is now known as Amethyst. (source: jewelsforme.com)
Have a very happy and safe New Years! May 2016 be filled with love, happiness, prosperity, and crystal blessings! ~Jen
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