Etruscan Roman remains in popular tradition (1892)
Leland, Charles Godfrey, 1824-1903 · London, T. F. Unwin · leaf 365
CHAPTER V.THE AMETHYST. The February-born will findSincerity and peace of mind,Freedom from passion and from care,If they the Amethyst will wear. Birthday Mottoes. LAmethiste a un lustre violet rouge, et est ainsi nomme, comme nestant jnire, aussi il resiste ayuronguerie . . . et profile aussi a… … I ONCE knew a young Frenchman whoaffirmed that he was the only man living whoknew the ancient language of Carthage—orsome such town—which he had recovered fromits ancient monuments. So you really canread ancient Phoenician ! I exclaimed in ad-miration. Mais, Monsieur was the reply./^ k park And…
Folklore · Superstition
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