and insomnia while relaxants led to drowsiness and eventually a loss of consciousness. Rings/Gemstones In the Cyranides, a Greek manual focusing on magical properties, there are descriptions of different gemstones that were thought to possess certain powers. Dendrites – lead to the love of the gods and success in the world. Sapphire – resulted in a victory in every lawsuit brought against you. Aerizon – effective around leaders when placed within a gold ring. There were many cases in Greek and Neo-Assyrian cultures where social inferiors would stand before their superiors armed only with a magical stone set in a ring. They were hoping that the rings would increase their goodwill and help them build favorable relationships with the hierarchy. A little ring for success and for charm (charis) and for victory… The world has nothing better than this. For when you have it with you, you will always get whatever you ask from anybody. Besides, it calms the angers (orgai) of kings and master. Wearing it, whatever you may say to anyone, you will be believed, and you will be pleasing to everybody. Notes Ancient Greek religion Magic (supernatural)