2007-01-25 11:51:38 · 6 answers · asked by marc 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
It was a rare metal.
2007-01-25 11:59:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were used in religious ceremonies over history but thats not necessarily why its revered; its all because of the beautiful lustre of Gold..
2007-01-25 20:00:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I know of it's history it's mainly for three reasons:
1. It's hard to attain
2. It's beauty
3. It's unique physical properties and uses
2007-01-25 20:00:28 · answer #3 · answered by Avarice2020 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humans still have some primitive aspects, one is that they like shiny things.
2007-01-25 20:09:02 · answer #4 · answered by princezzjin 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a clue. I still don't see what all the fuss is about.
2007-01-25 20:17:38 · answer #5 · answered by jim h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is so scarce and precious.
2007-01-25 20:01:43 · answer #6 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋