THE RELIGIOUS AND MYSTICAL EXPRESSION OF HEALING IN KHOREZM RINGS
Abstract
It is difficult to determine exactly when, where, and why people began wearing rings; however, one can only make assumptions about the fundamental ideas humans associated with them. Most likely, rings were connected to the disk of the sun and were believed to embody power, authority, and longevity; therefore, they were worn as amulets. Whether a ring was made of metal or stone was not of great importance. However, if a ring was crafted from gold or adorned with certain precious stones and endowed with specific magical properties, its invisible power was believed to be enhanced.
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