Lippares (or Liparia)
Lippares (or Liparia)
According to ancient belief, he who has this stone "needs no other invention to catch wild beasts." On the other hand, no animal can be attacked by dogs or huntsman if it looks upon it. It is not clear whether this was a known or a fabled precious stone.
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Lippares (or Liparia)