Coral

(see Amulets ) is mentioned in the Lapidarium of Marbodus as a very favourite and potent amulet. “Wondrous its power, so Zoroaster sings, And to the wearer sure protection brings. And, lest they harm ship, land, or house, it binds The scorching lightning and the furious winds. Sprinkled ‘mid climbing vines or olives’ rows, Or with the seed the patient rustic sows, ’Twill from thy crops avert the arrowy hail, And with abundance ble the smiling vale.” ( King , Antique Gems .)