by Breanna Abernethy » Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:50 pm
The Superstition about Eagle stones. (well, they're also called pregnant stones) King Charles of France used to keep mineral stone charms with him. One of which being the eagle stone. According to some mythical legends, this stone emmited a wailing sound. Charles V carried a case of cypress-wood always about with him. In this case were two stones. One of them was called the "holy stone" and it aided women in childbirth. This was most likely an "eagle-stone." It was set in cold and was adorned with 4 pearls, 6 emeralds, and two balas-rubies. The other stone cured gout.
The superstitious noton of this stone still exists in some parts in the Orient and that the aetities would occasionally emit a wailing sound during the night. This is said to be either an expression of birth-pangs or the cry of its new born offspring.
The eagle stone goes by two other names: aetites and aquilaeus. Even though this magical stone is connected with childbirth and pregnancy, it gets it's name because of the eagle. This stone (which is mainly composed of iron oxide. It also has some flint and alumina. The stone is hollow with a loose nodule which rattles around inside) was said to be foun inside the stomach or neck of an eagle, or also in its nest. Also this stone has other magical properties. It has been said that this stone heals epilepsy and it also prevents a premature birth. When it was worn on the arm, it would prevent a miscarriege; also, when it was worn on the thigh, it would help aid in childbirth.