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Myths and Legends:
Greek Mythology
Many centuries ago, Amethyst, the handmaiden to the goddess Diana was caught in a bitter quarrel between the gods. Dionysus (Bacchus), the god of wine, celebration, intoxication and joviality, found insult a mortal who had refused him acknowledgment. Enraged with anger, Dionysus vowed to unleash his fury upon all mortals who did not partake in his gifts of wine and drunkenness. He immediately spotted a young maiden named Amethyst who was pure and unfamiliar with being intoxicated. The wrathful god detained the unsuspecting young virgin, who was on her way to pay homage to the goddess Diana. Dionysus summoned two fiercely voracious tigers to devour the youth and sat back with his wine to watch. Amethyst cried to Diana - Diana quickly transformed her to a glimmering pure white stone (quartz) to protect from the vicious wrath of Dionysus. Moved with pity Dionysus realized the ruthlessness of his actions and began to weep with sorrow. As the tears dropped into his goblet he collapsed and the tear-tainted wine ran out onto the stone from the tipped cup. The white stone then absorbed the color from the wine creating the stone now called amethyst.
Amethyst Legends
It was also believed that amethyst jewelry, gems or goblets made people immune to the intoxication effects of alcohol. It is considered an ideal stone for those struggling or recovering from alcoholism or those who seek to drink without getting intoxicated. It is also believed that amethyst aids the soul that journeys through to another dimension guiding it through realms where visibility is low. It is also said to aid those souls left behind or those struggling. An Amethyst Sky exists when a deep lilac/mauve color fills the sky; the transition from day to night begins - on certain nights.
Modern Myth:
Various shades of the color purple (especially deep purple) serve as a symbol for royalty. It has been known to adorn the crowns, rings, collars, bracelets, necklaces, hairpieces, earrings, thrones and other items. Provides soothing and calming effects to those who suffer from addictions. Has great healing and meditative powers; amethyst is a purifier and dictator of energies of the mind, body and spirit. Leonardo Da Vinci wrote that amethyst was able to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence. |
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