Magnetic weapons

Jeff D · 22nd October 2006, 05:11 PM

From The Complete Dictionary of Symbols in Myth, art and Literature by Jack Tresidder
"Coral
Linked with healing power - an association based on tree, water and blood symbolism. In Classical mythology, the Mediterranean red coral grew from the blood of the Gorgan Medusa; after Perseus had rescued Andromeda from Cetus, the sea monster it is said that he laid the Gorgan's head down and immediately the sea weed turned into coral. Vasari illustrates this on a cabinet door of the studiolo of Francesco I (Palazzo Vechio, Florence) to indicate the precious contents. Coral was also thought to be a protection against evil. In Roman times, amulets of coral were thought to stem bleeding and protect children from illness or the fury of the elements, and coral necklaces were also popular medieval talisman for children. At one time, coral decorated Celtic weapons and helments. It was prized in India where jet black coral was used to make sceptres."

This is Eurocentric but maybe of some use to you.

All the Best
Jeff

Ann Feuerbach · 22nd October 2006, 11:12 PM

Thanks Jeff, it is a start. Interesting how it is said to stem bleeding.

Rivkin · 23rd October 2006, 06:40 AM

The only reference to coralls I remember is from Maqrizi who says that coralls are like steel in the way that like Allah made steel soft for David so he would make mails, coralls are a stone but can be made soft to make jewelry. Something like this

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I did not like the "miracles of the world". It just has this small segment about weapons, the rest is about other miracles.

Ann Feuerbach · 23rd October 2006, 01:48 PM

Thanks Rivkin, very interesting reference. One never knows where one will find gems of information.

22nd October 2006, 05:11 PM	#1
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	From The Complete Dictionary of Symbols in Myth, art and Literature by Jack Tresidder "Coral Linked with healing power - an association based on tree, water and blood symbolism. In Classical mythology, the Mediterranean red coral grew from the blood of the Gorgan Medusa; after Perseus had rescued Andromeda from Cetus, the sea monster it is said that he laid the Gorgan's head down and immediately the sea weed turned into coral. Vasari illustrates this on a cabinet door of the studiolo of Francesco I (Palazzo Vechio, Florence) to indicate the precious contents. Coral was also thought to be a protection against evil. In Roman times, amulets of coral were thought to stem bleeding and protect children from illness or the fury of the elements, and coral necklaces were also popular medieval talisman for children. At one time, coral decorated Celtic weapons and helments. It was prized in India where jet black coral was used to make sceptres." This is Eurocentric but maybe of some use to you. All the Best Jeff

22nd October 2006, 11:12 PM	#2
Ann Feuerbach Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 133	Thanks Jeff, it is a start. Interesting how it is said to stem bleeding.

23rd October 2006, 06:40 AM	#3
Rivkin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 655	The only reference to coralls I remember is from Maqrizi who says that coralls are like steel in the way that like Allah made steel soft for David so he would make mails, coralls are a stone but can be made soft to make jewelry. Something like this . I did not like the "miracles of the world". It just has this small segment about weapons, the rest is about other miracles.

23rd October 2006, 01:48 PM	#4
Ann Feuerbach Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 133	Thanks Rivkin, very interesting reference. One never knows where one will find gems of information.