The American bull elk is respected amongst the Lakota Native American tribe. It was admired for its ability to attract mates, so Lakota men play a courting flute imitating a bugling elk to attract women. Men also used elks’ antlers as love charms and wore clothes decorated with pictures of elk. Elk is also known …
Malachite was associated with the goddess Athena and thought to bring good luck
Raw Malachite is a semi-precious gemstone known for its striking green color. It is made up of copper carbonate hydroxide and has long been used as a decorative stone. Its intense hue has been used in jewelry, mosaics, sculptures, and artwork since ancient times. In various cultures, raw malachite has been credited with a number …