Djemscheed, The Cup of

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Djemscheed, The Cup of

A divination cup that has been the subject of many of the poems and myths of ancient Persia. It was believed to have been found while digging the foundations of Persepolis and was filled with the elixir of immortality. In this magical cup was mirrored the whole world, and everything, good and evil, was revealed therein. The Persians had great faith in these revelations and attributed the prosperity of their empire to the possession of this famous cup.