Red socks - the magic of fiery color
There are colors that momentarily stimulate the imagination. Among some they cause delight, and among others anxiety. However, it is certain that it is impossible to pass by them indifferently. Such is the case with red. It is one of the most expressive and decisive colors, so it is not surprising that red socks are so popular. Their color is associated with both love and great passion and jealousy. It is also the color of the element of fire, which is said to attract restless souls. And how is it in your case, why did red socks exactly attract your attention? Scientists agree that it is the ruby color that has the strongest effect on the human psyche. Depending on the situation, it can be both an asset and a disadvantage. It is definitely better to avoid painting an entire room red. A fiery interior is initially stimulating, but after a while it causes irritation and even aggression to appear. Much better choices are carmine accessories. Certainly one of the most desirable accessories is ruby jewelry. Why has mankind admired precisely this fiery stone for centuries?
The king of gems
It has not been known for a long time that beauty can unite even distant cultures. Nature creates extraordinary works that win people's hearts regardless of the historical period or professed faith. This principle is very well exemplified by gemstones. The fame of rubies goes back many centuries. It was one of the favorite stones of Cleopatra, who not only emphasized her beauty with it, but even... decorated the walls of the palace. The ancient Greeks attributed the ruby to Aphrodite. It was the goddess of beauty who was associated with the unusual red stone, to which the Greeks gave the nickname of the king of jewels. The Romans also had their own term for ruby. In their culture, the fiery gem was called a flower among stones. Even the most distinguished poets would not be ashamed of such refined nicknames. The beauty of the ruby is also appreciated in the pages of the Bible, where the gem is called the king of all precious stones. In Hinduism, on the other hand, the protector of rubies is the goddess Kali, and there is a legend connected with the very origin of the gem. However, it is worth mentioning that, unlike the Greeks and Romans, the Hindus did not offer the gem to the goddess of beauty, but to the deity of time and death. With all this, Kali is also considered to be the slayer of the forces of evil, among other demons. Legend has it that among humans there once lived a dragoness who amazed not only by her unusual appearance, but also by her character. The dragoness had no ill intentions towards anyone, and treated people as if they were her own brothers. Those who knew her held her in high esteem, and at the same time admired her unique beauty. The dragon's scales shone with all shades of gold and red. Depending on the time of day, the dragoness shone like precious coins or fiery flames. One day the dragoness disappeared and did not show herself to anyone for a few weeks. Then it turned out that the creature had laid three eggs. From the first two were hatched: Great Emperor of China and King Pyusawti of Burma. The third egg, on the other hand, was filled with jewels of glowing brilliance. Many people have since started calling rubies dragon or royal stones.
