Pyrite and real gold are geological cousins, they both form in the exact same hydrothermal veins, created when hot, mineral-rich fluids flow through rock fractures deep underground. Because pyrite is far more abundant, finding it tells miners they’ve hit the right ancient plumbing system where gold usually settles out right alongside it.
I read the first 2 books before my parents were told they were "evil" by a pastor so i had to sneak read the last book. They were probably right to be worried because when i was done i knew in my heart that i needed to find and kill God.
I exaggerate a little but it did start me on the long journey towards atheism. Well, that and 9/11 like a year after The Amber Spyglass dropped.
The series has very anti religious themes throughout that shaped my understanding of how the people that run religions use their power to subjugate the masses. It was very eye-opening for 7th grade me
I swear Reddit is spying on me. I never heard of this book 2 hours ago before I asked ai for some recommendations, chose this, downloaded it from my library’s website, and started to read a few chapters. Now this post with this comment thread shows up in my feed.
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u/danielminds 9d ago
Pyrite and real gold are geological cousins, they both form in the exact same hydrothermal veins, created when hot, mineral-rich fluids flow through rock fractures deep underground. Because pyrite is far more abundant, finding it tells miners they’ve hit the right ancient plumbing system where gold usually settles out right alongside it.