[Rockhounds] Chabazite poem

[Ted Kowalski]

Kitty:
On searching for Orpheus and his poems I found many attributions, but no
prose. Interesting since Orpheus is Greek mythology I wouldn't expect much
in the way of actual recorded poetry; instead perhaps fragments and verses
that fit into a particular story.
 
Some info, possibly of interest.
http://www.sacred-texts.com/etc/omw/omw34.htm
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/28/books/review/28PAGLIA.html

Ted Kowalski
Fredericksburg VA USA


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I've found the following quote about the origin of the name, chabazite, 
on several websites including mindat.  Only problem is I can't find the 
poem.  I was curious to learn what the other 19 stones were, but can't 
find <Peri lithos> with or without Orpheus.  Since Orpheus is part of 
Greek mythology, it's not like looking for a genuine poet.  Anybody have 
any ideas?

 From Gk. chabazios, tune or melody, one of twenty stones named in the 
poem Peri lithos, which extolled the virtues of minerals. The poem is 
ascribed to Orpheus.

Aloha, Kitty

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