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“Sulla linea dell'orizzonte, al crepuscolo, là dove la roccia rossa incontra il cielo blu oltremare, proprio nel punto in cui avviene l'unione, corre un nasto turchese adagiato sopra la grande terra scura. Un colore transitorio.”

Book:The Anthropology of Turquoise: Reflections on Desert, Sea, Stone, and Sky

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The Anthropology of Turquoise: Reflections on Desert, Sea, Stone, and Sky

This book delves into the rich history and cultural symbolism of turquoise, examining its role in various societies across the ages. The author combines personal experiences with a scholarly approach to provide a comprehensive look at the stone's significance in desert, sea, stone, and sky contexts. more

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Ellen Meloy

Ellen Meloy was an American nature writer known for her profound insights into the wilderness and her commitment to environmental issues. Her works, often set in the deserts of New Mexico and Mexico, explore the relationship between humans and nature. more

“For the turquoise is to all Tibetans a most precious jewel, They love it for its beauty and they believe it has magic power, It is the symbol of power and of wealth, the wealth of this world and the wealth of the soul; and it is the outward sign of sovereignty. Only officials may wear the long single turquoise eatting which is the badge of rank, though all, even the poorest, men as well as women, are never contented or secure until they can wear a fleck of the magic stone, in a nose, or ear, or finger ring. However small it may be, the precious gem will protect them from danger and evil, and will link them to God.”

Turquoise

Book:Daughter of the Mountains

Source: Daughter of the Mountains

“Matter,” Vittoria repeated. “Blossoming out of nothing. An incredible display of subatomic fireworks. A miniature universe springing to life. He proved not only that matter can be created from nothing, but that the Big Bang and Genesis can be explained simply by accepting the presence of an enormous source of energy.” “You mean God?” Kohler demanded. “God, Buddha, The Force, Yahweh, the singularity, the unicity point—call it whatever you like—the result is the same. Science and religion support the same truth—pure energy is the father of creation.”