Thursday, October 24, 2019

Did You Know

Did you know during the renaissance amethyst was commonly engraved with a bear and worn as a protective amulet?

31 comments:

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

OK, Sandra. That's news to me.

Elephant's Child said...

News to me too - though I like both bears and amethyst. Some days a protective amulet would be welcome too.

Valerie-Jael said...

No, I didn't know. I wasn't around then, although I do feel very old and crabby this morning! Hugs, Valerie

Pat Hatt said...

Nope. Bear is a good choice though

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Engraved with a bear? Had no idea.

RO said...

No mam, I did not know that piece of trivia. Really love that you do these every Thursday now! Hugs, Super Sandra! RO

Sonya said...

Stones are interesting! I used to think their energy was all a bunch of folklore, until my wrist hurt from wearing a rhodonite bracelet. 😲

Jeanie said...

I did not know that!

Jamie Ghione said...

Wow, that is great.

Jamie Ghione said...

Wow, that is great.

Adam said...

That's certainly different.

Birgit said...

That is pretty cool. I had no idea but the bear is mighty and I love amethyst

Sandra Cox said...

That is interesting!

Sandra Cox said...

Hmm, you wouldn't need that amulet for your small black bear now would you? Or is that small black panther?:)

Sandra Cox said...

Everyone's entitled to a crabby day. Old? You? No.
Hugs received and returned.

Sandra Cox said...

It is, isn't it, Pat?

Christine said...

Interesting

Sandra Cox said...

Seems like a good protection symbol doesn't it?

Sandra Cox said...

Your piece of trivia for the day:)

CJ Kennedy said...

Cool! My spirit animal

Sandra Cox said...

Glad you enjoyed the Did You Know, Jamie:)

Sandra Cox said...

Excellent!

Sandra Cox said...

Probably normal for the times.

Sandra Cox said...

Yes and yes:)

Lee said...

No, I didn't, but thanks to you, now I do! :)

nashvillecats2 said...

Most interesting to know Sandra. Sorry for the lateness in leaving a comment.

Yvonne.

Sandra Cox said...

:) I'm glad, Lee.

Sandra Cox said...

Never a problem, Yvonne. I'm often running late too:)

Sandra Cox said...

Glad you thought so, Christine.

Magic Love Crow said...

That's cool!!!!

Sandra Cox said...

Stones are fascinating, aren't they, Stacy?