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Exploring the ruby's dual nature, the book delves into its significance as both a precious gem and a symbol of danger. It intertwines ancient Hindu beliefs with legends of the stone's origins, suggesting it embodies passion, greed, and magic. The narrative covers the ruby's historical impact, from love to warfare, and includes tales of famous heists and forgeries. Additionally, it examines the ruby's scientific properties and the modern creation of synthetic versions, offering a comprehensive view of this captivating gem.
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Fire and Blood, Diane Morgan
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- Rok vydania
- 2007
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- Titul
- Fire and Blood
- Podtitul
- Rubies in Myth, Magic, and History
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- Diane Morgan
- Vydavateľ
- Praeger
- Rok vydania
- 2007
- Väzba
- pevná
- Počet strán
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9780275993047
- Kategórie
- Príroda všeobecne
- Anotácia
- Exploring the ruby's dual nature, the book delves into its significance as both a precious gem and a symbol of danger. It intertwines ancient Hindu beliefs with legends of the stone's origins, suggesting it embodies passion, greed, and magic. The narrative covers the ruby's historical impact, from love to warfare, and includes tales of famous heists and forgeries. Additionally, it examines the ruby's scientific properties and the modern creation of synthetic versions, offering a comprehensive view of this captivating gem.