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| − | {{element | name=Silver | symbol=Ag|anumber=47|amass=107.87}} | + | {{element | name=Silver | symbol=Ag | anumber=47 | amass=107.87 amu | state=Solid | density=10.5 g/cm^3 | color=Silvery-white | stableisotopes=2 }} |
'''Silver''' is a chemical [[element]]. It is a precious metal which has been used as money. Silver is found [[Native Elements|natively]] in nature and may be mined underground. | '''Silver''' is a chemical [[element]]. It is a precious metal which has been used as money. Silver is found [[Native Elements|natively]] in nature and may be mined underground. | ||
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==Silver in folklore== | ==Silver in folklore== | ||
| − | Silver, considered a metal of purity, is often portrayed in folk tales and modern fiction alike as an effective weapon against [[vampire]]s, [[werewolf|werewolves]], and other evil creatures. Silver nails driven into a coffin lid were thought to prevent evil spirits from rising.<ref>[http://www.zerotime.com/night/destroy.htm Destroying Vampires]</ref> Silver | + | Silver, considered a metal of purity, is often portrayed in folk tales and modern fiction alike as an effective weapon against [[vampire]]s, [[werewolf|werewolves]], and other evil creatures. Silver nails driven into a coffin lid were thought to prevent evil spirits from rising.<ref>[http://www.zerotime.com/night/destroy.htm Destroying Vampires]</ref> Silver also appears a great deal in the folklore of witchcraft, and is often worn by participants in modern Wiccan rituals.<ref>''The Witch Book: The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, Wicca, and Neo-Paganism'', by Raymond Buckland, Visible Ink Press, 2002</ref> |
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 15:51, April 11, 2016
| Silver | |
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| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Ag |
| Atomic number | 47 |
| Atomic mass | 107.87 amu |
| Number of Stable Isotopes | 2 |
| Density (grams per cc) | 10.5 g/cm^3 |
| Other Information | |
Silver is a chemical element. It is a precious metal which has been used as money. Silver is found natively in nature and may be mined underground.
Throughout history, silver has been one of most flexible and reliable form of barter in many societies. Unlike gold, silver is far more flexible for small item purchase and barter. It is available in many recognized forms and freely exchanged as a barter implement even during "good times".
Silver in folklore
Silver, considered a metal of purity, is often portrayed in folk tales and modern fiction alike as an effective weapon against vampires, werewolves, and other evil creatures. Silver nails driven into a coffin lid were thought to prevent evil spirits from rising.[1] Silver also appears a great deal in the folklore of witchcraft, and is often worn by participants in modern Wiccan rituals.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Destroying Vampires
- ↑ The Witch Book: The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, Wicca, and Neo-Paganism, by Raymond Buckland, Visible Ink Press, 2002
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