Lapis alectorius

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A lapis alectorius, alectoria, alectorius, cock stone or capon stone is a non-precious stone found in the gizzard of capons (young, castrated roosters). In magic it is believed to be an amulet, granting the wearer a heightened sense of courage and boldness. These properties are unproven according to modern science.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ^ Forbes, T. R. (1973). "The capon stone". Bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine. 49 (1): 48–51. ISSN 0028-7091. PMC 1806909. PMID 4565384.
  2. ^ John Duffin, Christopher (2007-12-01). "Alectorius: The Cock's Stone". Folklore. 118 (3): 325–341. doi:10.1080/00155870701621814. ISSN 0015-587X. S2CID 216644991.
  3. ^ Carrasco, Joaquin; Duffin, Christopher J. (2017-01-01). "Alectorius: a parasympathomimetic stone?". Geological Society, London, Special Publications. 452 (1): 155–162. Bibcode:2017GSLSP.452..155C. doi:10.1144/SP452.15. ISSN 0305-8719. S2CID 133456059.
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