In Antiquity, amber was often linked to various beliefs and symbolisms. For example, the ancients associated amber with Apollo, believing that it had the power to warm the heart and transmit solar energy. It was said that wearing an amber necklace could warm the body, which is why it was sometimes placed around the necks of young children. The Slavs had their own symbolism associated with amber. They believed that amber was made from the petrified tears of the gods and considered it a talisman of protection, particularly against child abduction.