[meteorite-list] Falling Stars and Black Stone: Humanity's Worship of Meteorites

From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 14:07:14 -0400
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Hi Shawn and List,

It bears mentioning that the Black Stone of the Kaaba is not
worshipped. That would be forbidden under Islam. It is revered in
the way of a shrine as a greater expression of devotion to God.
Pilgrims do not make the pilgrimage to Mecca to worship the Black
Stone. The worship of idols or symbols is forbidden.

Best regards and ???? ,

MikeG

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On 7/23/14, Shawn Alan via Meteorite-list
<meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:
> Hello Listers
>
> Its always interesting to read about how in some cultures how meteorites
> are considered to be sacred and worshiped by many. Do below is a link
> that covers that topic.
>
> :) enjoy
>
>
> Shawn Alan
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>
> Back on Earth, meteorites have long fascinated humanity. Ancient man was
> in awe of and feared what were seen as unfathomable events in the skies.
> Modern science can now explain the meteor showers, lightning and
> thunder, aurora lights, and eclipses that inspired myths, religions, and
> legends. In antiquity meteorites were seen as messages from the gods, or
> profound omens.
>
> Objects of Power
>
> Many cultures saw fallen meteorites as religious icons to be worshiped
> and as objects of protection, but jewelry and art has also been created
> from the space rocks. RedIceCreations writes, ?Ancient Egyptians
> incorporated meteorites into symbolic objects or jewelry, creating
> objects of ?power?. An ancient gem in Pharaoh Tutankhamun?s
> adornments is thought to have been created by a blast more powerful than
> modern atomic bombs.?
>
> Beads made from iron meteorite were found in a 5000-year-old tomb south
> of Cairo. Researchers say the material would have been very difficult to
> work with, nevertheless the ancient craftsmen were able to hammer, thin,
> and shape the metals into fine beads and stringed necklaces. They?re
> the oldest known iron artifacts in the world, created thousands of years
> before Egypt?s Iron Age.
>
>
> source:
> http://lizleafloor.com/2014/07/21/falling-stars-and-black-stone-humanitys-worship-of-meteorites/
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Received on Wed 23 Jul 2014 02:07:14 PM PDT