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I decided to make my challenge on the history of crystal healing (surprised? Lol)
The History of Crystal Healing
The history of crystal healing is tied to Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, India, An isnāt Greece and Ancient Rome.
Ancient Egyptians mines for crystals and used them to make jewelry. Crystals or gemstones weāre also used for their metaphysical properties. The Egyptians would use crystals as aids for health and protection. Theyād often bury their loved ones with a lapis lazuli scarab with the belief that it would protect them in the afterlife.
The for historical documentation of crystals originated from the Ancient Sumerians ( c. 4500-2000BC). The Sumerians used crystals in their magical formulas.
Writings date back to 400BC makes observations about the different properties (powers) that crystals emitted. If a negative incident occurred, a specific stone would be used to try and counteract that negative effect. This was done with amulets or talismans with specific stones. Amulets were used to ensure the well being of an individual.
The amulets, decoration, inscription, color, material or ritual performed with the amulet dictated itās power. The Egyptians used the amulets to benefit the afterlife, usually representing an Egyptian deity and their specific powers
The Ancient Greeks assigned different properties to crystals. The word ācrystalā is derived from the Greek word ākrystallosā which translates to āiceā. Ancient Greeks believed clear quartz was water that had frozen to the point where it would remain in its solid form.
The Hopi Native Americans of Arizona use quartz crystals to assist in diagnosing illnesses. In Europe, the belief in the being powers of crystals (and with certain crystal amulets) persisted into the Middle Ages. The alleged medicinal properties as precious stone, as well as other powers they were believed to hold, weāre collected in texts called lapidaries, which remained popular in Midieval and early modern Europe until the 17th century.
Different stones were believed to hold different properties in different cultures. In Egypt, rose quartz was believed to prevent aging, while the Romans used it as a seal to signify ownership. While in the Middle Ages it was used in healing potions. Today rose quartz is known as the 'love stoneās and is used to balance emotions, heal anger and disappointment.
New Age crystal healing ties to three cultures, British, Indian and Native American. British culture has a Pagan history which has inspired many who practice modern day witch craftā¦ Indian cultures uses crystal healing as a form of holistic healing and is written in the holy texts of the Indian culture.
Native American culture and crystal healing have been passed down through many generations verbally, because of this many traditions and secrets have been lost due to the extinction of many indigenous languages. Two important principals in native cultures in crystal healing are meditation and respect.
There ya have it, my history of crystal healing.
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Thanks for sharing it all! Iām not a big crystal fan but I do have a few stones I enjoy holding.
