This is a bezoar stone, a hardened mass formed in a ruminant animal’s stomach as the animal chewed hair. Since medieval times, people have believed that these stones were endowed with healing properties, and they were used mainly as an antidote to poison. (Needless to say, don’t try this at home.) | Atlas Obscura

The True Story of Beornings - Middle-earth Mythology Join us as we uncover their extraordinary abilities, their encounter with Gandalf and the Dwarves, and their deep connection with nature. #MiddleEarth #Beornings #Tolkien #Mythology #Fantasy #MiddleEarthLore | Anime Soul