medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
>From: Bernadette Filotas > >For what it's worth - references to amber used
>as amulets can be found in Caesarius of Arles' sermons, the Dicta of Pirmin
>of Reichenau, and the Liber de remediis peccatorum. Caesarius also refers
>to the use of "sucus arborum" as a magical aid to begetting and/or
>conceiving children. I think that this might be amber, too. The Vita Eligii
>ascribes the use of amber worn around the neck as an amulet specifically to
>women. If any of this interests you, I can give you the specific biblio.
>references.
This is fascinating. Yes, I would very much appreciate the specific
references. Thank you.
Francine Nicholson
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