Exploring the Fascinating World of Pearls Through History
Pearls have a rich history dating back to ancient times, where they symbolized wealth, status, and beauty. From religious texts to myths and folklore, pearls have held a special significance. Associated with love and marriage, these delicate gems captivate with their unparalleled beauty. Uncover the allure of pearls as we delve into their ancient origins and cultural meanings throughout history.
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Our todays lesson is Pearls! Pearls! Pearls! Unit Our today s lesson is Pearls! Pearls! Pearls! Unit- -7, Lesson 7, Lesson- -1 1
Mythology Meaning: Folklore, Tradition, Mythos, Lore Pearls have been mentioned in religious texts mythologies from the earliest times.
Ancient Meaning: Olden, Primeval, Age-old, Earliest In ancient Rome, pearls were considered the greatest sign of wealth and social status.
Dissolve Meaning: Melt, liquefy, thaw Melt, liquefy, thaw Pearls were dissolved in water in ancient time.
Status Meaning: Rank, Position, Standing, Grade, Station Rank, Position, Standing, Grade, Station Pearls were considered as the sign of status in ancient time.
Unparalleled Meaning: Supreme, unmatched, incomparable, beyond compare Supreme, unmatched, incomparable, beyond compare Pearls were thought unparalleled to Rome.
Association Meaning: Connotation, overtone, suggestion, reminder The beauty of pearls was associated with love and marriage.
Delicate Meaning: Subtle, faint, slight, gentle, elusive, soft It is too delicate for a woman.
B Read the text and answer the questions that follow. Thousands probably searching Thousands of of years probably discovered searching for years ago, ago, the while human the sea the first human beings sea shore first pearl beings were shore. . pearl was was were discovered while for food food at at the
Throughout history the pearl with its shine has been one of the most highly valued gems. Throughout history the pearl with its shine has been one of the most highly valued gems.
The ancient Egyptians valued pearls so much that they were buried with them.
It is said that, the famous queen of Egypt Cleopatra would dissolve a pearl in a glass and drink it as a sign of love and respect for the entire nation. It is said that, the famous queen of Egypt Cleopatra would dissolve a pearl in a glass and drink it as a sign of love and respect for the entire nation.
The Greeks thought the pearls as a sign of wealth and social position. The beauty of pearls was associated with love and marriage.
In ancient Rome, pearls were considered the greatest sign of wealth and social status. In ancient Rome, pearls were considered the greatest sign of wealth and social status.
At that time the young women of noble families loved to wear beautiful pearl necklaces
The brave knights used to wear them in the battles for good luck.
Questions 1 Do you think pearls were discovered by accident? Why? 2 Why do you think pearls were valued so much in the past? 3 What good luck the knights thought the pearls would bring them?
C Read the text in B again and write the information in the table. Who When/Where The ancient Egyptians The Greeks wore pearls The ancient Romans The brave knights
