The Ritual Uses of Mercury
Mercury has been used for thousands of years in medicine. The metal has even been ascribed magical properties. Today, though, it’s known for its toxicity. But the use of mercury in ritual has persisted in some communities here in the US. Living on Earth’s Cynthia Graber reports.
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