Did you know, that in olden times amethysts were used to ward off drunkenness?
For more information: Amethyst | Purple Quartz, Healing Properties, February Birthstone | Britannica
Legends about amethyst – the gem of sobriety (katerinaperez.com)
Did you know, that in olden times amethysts were used to ward off drunkenness?
For more information: Amethyst | Purple Quartz, Healing Properties, February Birthstone | Britannica
Legends about amethyst – the gem of sobriety (katerinaperez.com)
16 comments:
I didn't.
Amazing. Perhaps you drop a piece into your drink like an ice cube? Or do you rub it somewhere, or consume a small and hopefully smooth piece?
No, I didn't know. Just how did this work?
Wow
I did not know that! I should have carried amethysts as a teenager. :-) Fun facts, Sandra.
Lol not sure it worked
I didn't know that, Sandra :) It would have come in handy back in the day! Xo
Obviously I was nowhere near an amethyst when I was in my 20s
Nope, I didn't know it! Hugs, Valerie
EC, Your Thursday unsolicited factoid;)
Andrew, Fascinating ideas;) Could you imagine finding an amethyst in your alcoholic beverage. You'd think for sure you'd imbibed too much;)
Jamie, I think some folks wore it as jewelry, but the ancient Greeks would water down their potent wine with water till it was the color of amethyst. That actually was pretty smart.
Christine, Indeed:)
Diana, Ha:)
Pat, Unfortunately not. Heh
Denise, Innit the truth? Haha
Birgit, Hehe. Me neither;)
Val, Who'd a thought, right? Hugs received and returned.
I did not know that!
Isn't that a fun fact
No lo sabía te mando un beso.
Hi Sandra - I certainly didn't ... I see it comes from the Greek for amethyst ... fascinating snippet - cheers Hilary
Jeanie, A very obscure factoid.
CJ, Glad you found it so:)
J.P. Sending you a hug.
Thanks, Hils.
I didn't know that.
All the best Jan
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