Orpheus’ Lithika Poem – Magic Properties of Stones
Lithika is a relatively unknown poem, written by ancient Greek hero, Orpheus. It is the first known ancient script, dealing with Orphic Lapidary and it consists of 774 verses, where the magical properties of stones and their ritual practice is described.Lithika poem, according to its creator, is a teaching that can provide happiness and he narrates that this knowledge was given to him by Theiodamas, the “divine man”.
Orpheus in Lithika, refers to the healing and magical properties of a large range of stones and the way to bring beneficial effects to their holder.
‘Stones’ in Orphic Lithica and their possible interpretation
(ancient names with unclear origin)
Dr. Kostov's Table of Stones from his article published in 2008 in the Annual of the University of Mining and Geology "St. Ivan Rilski", vol. 51
Probably the latest published English translation of the so
called Orphic Lithika is to be found in the first edition of the
classical work of C. W. King from 1865 “Natural History,Ancient and Modern of Precious Stones and Gems and ofPrecious Metals”
Orphic Lithos
Hi
ΑπάντησηΔιαγραφήThe Lithika is indeed a very interesting poem, but I'm wondering if you have a copyright to Dr. Kostov's table of 'Stones'? I don't seem to find a mention that it is copied from his article published in 2008 in the Annual of the University of Mining and Geology "St. Ivan Rilski", vol. 51.
Dear Jamie
ΑπάντησηΔιαγραφήThank you so much for the information. Will be added shortly!
Have a great day