Greetings, myth lovers

[aimeemaroux@mastodon.social]

Greetings, myth lovers!
Since @mythologymonday is gone, I'm inviting you to share your #MythologyMonday tales from my own account again. Which myths feature gems, stones or rocks?
Use the hashtag #MythologyMonday for boosts.

Brett Hondow
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[noam@libranet.de]

#MythologyMonday - gems, stones, rocks

When the Israelites were journeying through the desert, they cried out to Moses that they had no water. So much did they complain that Moses turned to God to plead on their behalf. God told Moses to speak to the rock, and it would give them water.

But rather than speak to the rock, Moses hit it with his staff. There are different interpretations of this: Did Moses lack faith? Was this about showmanship, not wanting to be seen talking to a rock? Or perhaps he was simply confused or didn't hear the instructions properly because of the loud complaining.

In any case, water sprung from the rock, enough for the tribe to drink. But the water was bitter - a punishment either for Moses or for all the Israelites, take your pick.

@AimeeMaroux