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Home / Folklore / Crystals / Ancient Greeks carved amethyst into wine goblets so they could drink as much as possible without getting too drunk

Ancient Greeks carved amethyst into wine goblets so they could drink as much as possible without getting too drunk

Updated on May 18, 2024January 14, 2023
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Amethyst is historically associated as a gem that could be used to ward off drunkenness, negative energy, and bad tempers. Amethyst is a semi-precious stone that can be mined all over the world.

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