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Known Only to Kings: Diamonds in Mythology and Folklore

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For the first time gathered in one book. A collection of short stories linked with a common theme: diamonds. Bringing these stories together highlights some surprising common elements which have never been identified until now.

This book contains:
The ancient history of diamonds,
New insights into the Medusa myth,
Diamonds in Hindu mythology, including two creation myths and two stories from the great Indian classical tradition,
Diamonds in Buddhism,
Diamonds in the Bible,
Diamonds in Western mythology,
Pliny the Elder's curious beliefs about diamonds,
Diamonds used in poisons and medicine,
Seven folklore stories, seldom told, each from a different origin and revealing different aspects of our beliefs about diamonds,
A glossary explaining terms relating to diamonds, including a diagram showing how diamonds are actually formed.
Rich illustrations throughout, including a map showing ancient trade routes.

Audience:
The book is written in a clear and accessible style so it can be enjoyed by all ages from junior high school and up. It does not require previous knowledge of diamonds, yet it contains specialised information and stories, many of which most diamond dealers and gemstone experts do not know. As a series of stories, it can be read cover-to-cover, or the reader can dip into it from time to time.

Language: English

Pages: 143

Format: ebook

Release: May 29, 2019

ISBN 13: 9780648490715

Known Only to Kings: Diamonds in Mythology and Folklore

0/5 ( ratings)

For the first time gathered in one book. A collection of short stories linked with a common theme: diamonds. Bringing these stories together highlights some surprising common elements which have never been identified until now.

This book contains:
The ancient history of diamonds,
New insights into the Medusa myth,
Diamonds in Hindu mythology, including two creation myths and two stories from the great Indian classical tradition,
Diamonds in Buddhism,
Diamonds in the Bible,
Diamonds in Western mythology,
Pliny the Elder's curious beliefs about diamonds,
Diamonds used in poisons and medicine,
Seven folklore stories, seldom told, each from a different origin and revealing different aspects of our beliefs about diamonds,
A glossary explaining terms relating to diamonds, including a diagram showing how diamonds are actually formed.
Rich illustrations throughout, including a map showing ancient trade routes.

Audience:
The book is written in a clear and accessible style so it can be enjoyed by all ages from junior high school and up. It does not require previous knowledge of diamonds, yet it contains specialised information and stories, many of which most diamond dealers and gemstone experts do not know. As a series of stories, it can be read cover-to-cover, or the reader can dip into it from time to time.

Language: English

Pages: 143

Format: ebook

Release: May 29, 2019

ISBN 13: 9780648490715

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