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Special Feature
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Interesting historical reference to incense
Posted On » September 19 - 25, 2007 (Volume:6 / Issue 38)
Burning incense is a tradition that dates back thousands of years in almost all of the ancient civilisations.
In the tomb of Tutankhamen, at the Valley of the Kings in Thebes, vast quantities of perfumes, oils and incense surrounding his mummy were found.
It is recorded that Cleopatra increased her beauty by burning incense constantly, thus imbuing herself with the aroma.
Roman Emperor Nero burnt so much incense when his beautiful wife Poppea died that her funeral took place in clouds of incense.
In Japan, during the Shogunate period of 14th century, samurai warriors would perfume their helmets and armour with incense to achieve invincibility.
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