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A [[Christianity|Christian]] tradition states that the red spots come from blood falling upon the stone during the crucifixion of [[Jesus Christ]], as he was stabbed in the side by a Roman soldier. | A [[Christianity|Christian]] tradition states that the red spots come from blood falling upon the stone during the crucifixion of [[Jesus Christ]], as he was stabbed in the side by a Roman soldier. | ||
Bloodstone was called "stone of Babylon" by Albertus Magnus and he referred to several magical properties, which were attributed to it from Late Antiquity. Pliny the Elder (1st century) mentioned first that the [[magician]]s used it as a stone of invisibility. Damigeron (4th century) wrote about its ability to make rain, [[solar eclipse]]s and its special virtue in [[divination]] and preserving health and youth. | Bloodstone was called "stone of Babylon" by Albertus Magnus and he referred to several [[ritual magic|magical]] properties, which were attributed to it from Late Antiquity. Pliny the Elder (1st century) mentioned first that the [[magician]]s used it as a stone of invisibility. Damigeron (4th century) wrote about its ability to make rain, [[solar eclipse]]s and its special virtue in [[divination]] and preserving health and youth. | ||
In India it is held that one can staunch the bleeding by placing upon wounds and injuries after dipping it in cold water, which may have a scientific basis in the fact that iron oxide, contained in the stone, is an effective astringent. The Gnostics wore the stone as an amulet for longevity, for wealth and courage, to strengthen the stomach, and to dispel melancholy. | In India it is held that one can staunch the bleeding by placing upon wounds and injuries after dipping it in cold water, which may have a scientific basis in the fact that iron oxide, contained in the stone, is an effective astringent. The [[gnosticism|Gnostics]] wore the stone as an [[amulet]] for longevity, for wealth and courage, to strengthen the stomach, and to dispel melancholy. | ||
''[[The Grand Grimoire]]'' requires the magician to carry a bloodstone in their pocket to dispel fear. | ''[[The Grand Grimoire]]'' requires the magician to carry a bloodstone in their pocket to dispel fear. | ||
The stone is connected with the planetary [[demon|daemon]] [[Barzabel]]. | |||
==Use of the word== | ==Use of the word== | ||
The word "bloodstone" has been used in popular culture: | The word "bloodstone" has been used in popular culture: | ||
* Bloodstone: Subspecies II - a 1993 horror film. | * ''Bloodstone: Subspecies II'' - a 1993 horror film. | ||
* Ulysses Bloodstone - a Marvel Comics character. | * Ulysses Bloodstone - a Marvel Comics character. | ||
* Operation Bloodstone - a CIA recruitment program for former Nazi officers in covert intelligence operations against the Soviet Union. | * Operation Bloodstone - a CIA recruitment program for former Nazi officers in covert intelligence operations against the Soviet Union. | ||