Aetites

Category: occult

Aetites (also known as the eagle stone), derives its name from aetos, the Greek word for eagle. Located in the stomach or neck of an eagle, or in its nest, this purple colored stone was said to possess magical properties connected to childbirth.

According to mythology these stones could be used to ward off premature birth and prevent miscarriages. It was also said to have non-childbirth uses such as healing epileptic disorders and detecting theft. The stone was typically worn on the arm for most purposes and on the thigh to assist in childbirth. It was used in obstetrics from the first to the eighteenth century A.D.

Chemically the stone is made up of ferrous oxide. Presence of some aluminium is also indicated. It is said to be hollow on the inside with smaller stones or sand making rattling noises when moved.

Related articles: Abacomancy, Achor, Aeromancy, Animism, Ark of the Covenant, Backward Blessing, Beelzebub, Beelzebuth, Book of Thoth, Botanomancy, Brontoscopy, Clairaudience, Clairsentience, Daemon, Daimon, Deja Lu, Deja Vu, Demon, Divination, ESP, Extrasensory Perception, Halloween, Incubus , Maschalismos, Omen , Pyromancy, Seal of Solomon, Sedlec Ossuary, Skeleton warrior, Spear of Destiny, Succubus , Telesthesia,

Discuss this article on our forums.