{"id":7334,"date":"2013-04-30T13:14:15","date_gmt":"2013-04-30T13:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gemstoneuniverse.com\/blog\/?p=7334"},"modified":"2023-02-20T17:41:29","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T17:41:29","slug":"amethyst-meaning-mythology-uses-deposits-treatments-gemology-and-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gemstoneuniverse.com\/blog\/natural-fine-planetary-talismans\/amethyst-meaning-mythology-uses-deposits-treatments-gemology-and-color\/","title":{"rendered":"Amethyst- Meaning, Mythology, Uses, Deposits, treatments, Gemology and Color"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amethyst- Meaning, Mythology, Uses, Deposits, treatments, Gemology and Color<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Amethyst Meaning<\/b><\/p>\n

The most precious member of the quartz family is the amethyst. The word amethyst is derived from the Greek word amethystos <\/i>that literally translates into “Not Drunk”\u009d. All over the world as well in India it has been believed through the ages that the Amethyst is a strong antidote against intoxication and alcohol addiction.<\/p>\n

Amethyst Mythology<\/b><\/p>\n

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Dionysus-Greek God of Wine<\/p>\n

Legend has it that Dionysius, The Greek God of wine was one insulted by a Human being. He swore that he would curse the next mortal who would cross his path. Tigers would be let lose on that human being. It so happened that a young lady by the name of Amethyst happened to be that human being on her way\u00a0 of making a pilgrimage to Goddess Diana. Diana transformed Amethyst into a figurine made of pure crystal quartz so that she may be protected from the claws of the tiger.<\/p>\n

Dionysius wept tears of wine at seeing this beautiful statute and his tears stained the quartz crustal creating this famous gem.<\/p>\n

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Amethyst Uses<\/b><\/p>\n

Amethyst has a respect worldwide as a powerful healing crystal and as a gemstone to break negative life patterns. Generally considered as a February Birthstone its most famous use is to overcome alcohol addiction. It is a very good crystal for detoxifying the body and ancient Chinese medicine recommends using this crystal for stomach pains and back ailments. It helps in sharpening the memory and also increases love between two lovers. It is a spiritual gemstone that awakens the Chakras-Energy centres of the body.<\/p>\n