Description Description: The name Amethyst derives from the Greek word ametusthos, meaning “not intoxicated”. The wine god Dionysius, angry over an a lack of respect from the maiden named Amethyst on her way to pray to the Goddess Artemis determined to avenge himself decreed she would be devoured by his tigers. As the ferocious beasts sprang, she sought the protection of the goddess Artemis and was saved by being turned into a clear, white crystal. Dionysius, regretting his cruelty, poured the juice of his grapes over the stone as an offering, this was absorbed by the stone giving the gem its lovely purple hue. This is a stone of creativity linked to expanding the higher mind, purification and clarity. Helpful in breaking addictive patterns of behaviour it is associated with wisdom, clarity and developing intuition. Amethyst is reknowned as a healing stone for ailments and emotional well being. A strong protector that turns negative energy into positive. CHAKRAS: THIRD EYE, CROWN, ETHERIC
