A Lapidary of Sacred Stones
Their Magical and Medicinal Powers Based on the Earliest Sources
- Hardcover
376 pages
- Release Date
12 April 2012
Summary
A comprehensive dictionary of sacred and magical gem lore that draws on the rarest source texts of Antiquity and the Middle Ages.
- Reveals the healing and magical virtues of familiar gemstones, such as amethyst, emerald, and diamond, as well as the lore surrounding exotic stones such as astrios, a stone celebrated by ancient magicians.
- Examines bezoars (stones formed in animals’ bodies) and “magnets” that attract materials other than metal.
- Based on ancient Arab…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781594774638 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1594774633 |
| Author: | Claude Lecouteux |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 376 |
| Release Date: | 12 April 2012 |
| Weight: | 612g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 152mm x 229mm |
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Critics Review
“This has to be the most incredible book ever published on sacred and magical stones.The illustrations are magnificent and worth the price of the book alone. A must-have for historians and anyone interested in the sacred and magical properties of stones. This book is really a magical mystery tour!” * John DeSalvo, Ph.D., author of Power Crystals and The Lost Art of Enochian Magic and host of Mysteri *
“A Lapidary of Sacred Stones belongs on the bookshelf of every crystal lover (and every crystal author as well!). It is a fascinating and provocative resource that illuminates the history of the world of stones.” * Metaguide, January 2013 *
“A Lapidary of Sacred Stones combines centuries of accumulated wisdom into a single alphabetized reference. A brief introduction, occasional black-and-white illustrations, and a bibliography round out this excellent, easy-to-use resource ideal for practical metaphysics or simple perusal.” * Wisconsin Book Watch, January 2013 *
“This is a highly valuable work for magicians interested in stone and gem lore. Lecouteux has taken the time to assemble references from an impressive range of ancient lapidaries and manuscripts. Certainly this book is a must-have for every magician’s personal library. It would also be a boon companion to people wading their way through Agrippa or ancient astrological texts with references to sign-stone attributions. Highly recommended.” * Elizabeth Hazel, Facing North, March 2013 *
“This beautiful hardcover treasure will work equally well as an in-store reference or a sophisticated gift item for home libraries…You and your customers will find hours of happy discoveries between these scholarly yet fun pages.” * Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight, June 2013 *
“This A-Z encyclopedia of sacred gems is a one of a kind publication and heralded by man in the areas of tem enthusiasts, jewelers, magic practitioners and the Goth community. Prof. Lecouteaux describes over 800 gems and minerals that have been used for medicinal therapies, religious rituals or magical workings.” * Jennifer Hoskins, New Dawn Magazine, March 2014 *
“I believe to date, that this is the most extraordinary and comprehensive resource that I have found on the topic of gems and stones. I highly recommend it for every magical practitioner’s and energy worker’s home.” * Kala, Explore your Spirit, March 2014 *
Claude Lecouteux
Claude Lecouteux (1943–2025) was a former professor of medieval literature and civilization at the Sorbonne and author of numerous books on medieval and pagan beliefs, including The Secret History of Poltergeists and Haunted Houses and The Secret History of Vampires.
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