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Ebook Sacred Luxuries Fragrance Aromatherapy and Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt

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The art of modern fragrance-making owes much to practices developed in ancient Egypt. The Egyptians attached great importance to perfumes and cosmetics, which men and women wore to make themselves attractive and alluring, to restore vitality and good health, and as a means of venerating the gods and of negotiating a passage to the realm of the hereafter. In this lavishly illustrated, oversized book, Lise Manniche looks at the role played by scents and cosmetics in ancient Egyptian society and discusses their preparation―in some cases providing actual recipes.Manniche details three categories of ingredients used by the Egyptians to make fragrances: plants, including cardamom, cinnamon, saffron, and mint; gums and resins, particularly myrrh and frankincense; and oils and fats ranging from almond oil to ox fat. "In order [for a scent] to achieve fame," Manniche writes, "the finished product had to have an aura of rarity, of exclusiveness, and of the divine. The more exotic the ingredients, the more valued the commodity; the more exquisite its presentation, the greater the appeal. In this way, the visual and olfactory arts combined to make small objects of the greatest luxury appreciated not only in Egypt, but all over the ancient world."Drawing on Arabic and other sources, Manniche explores the application of perfumes in ritual and on social occasions, and examines the erotic connotations of scent in Egyptian art and poetry. Fragrant remedies, the central element in ancient medicine, are fully discussed. Finally, she investigates the widespread use of cosmetics, as revealed in wall paintings and painted sculptures. The book features a hundred color photographs, taken by Werner Forman, of objects in the world's most celebrated museum collections. Exquisite cosmetic containers in the form of birds and animals, reliefs representing kings and priests perfuming images of deities, and lifelike mummy masks displaying make-up are among the images represented.During the past decade, the West has seen a revival of traditional skills, particularly in the areas of spirituality and healing. This stunning book introduces an abundance of once highly prized skills to be reacquired and ancient products to be sampled anew. Aromatherapy for Romance AromaWeb Home Page Aromatherapy Articles & Guides Aromatherapy for Romance. Aromatherapy for Romance. The five senses... Touch... Taste... Sight... Sound... Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette Guerlain cologne - a fragrance ... Habit Rouge is a classic fragrance for men which was launched in 2003. This is a reorchestrated version of the original fragrance from 1965. the nose ... books Robert Tisserand General Interest. Books that cover the broad scope of aromatherapy and essential oil uses. Hover your cursor over any cover image to see prices and more information ... Astm bronic - Wikipedia Astm bronic: Spirometrele se folosesc pentru a msura debitul respirator maxim important att n monitorizarea ct i n diagnosticarea astmului. Asma - Wikipedia L'asma una malattia infiammatoria cronica caratterizzata da ostruzione generalmente reversibile delle vie aeree inferiori spesso in seguito a sensibilizzazione da ... Aromatherapy History AromaWeb Home Page Aromatherapy Articles & Guides History of Aromatherapy. History of Aromatherapy. In brief aromatherapy is the use of volatile plant oils including ... Asthma - Wikipedia Asthma is the result of chronic inflammation of the conducting zone of the airways (most especially the bronchi and bronchioles) which subsequently results in ... Astma - Wikipedia Astma (van het Griekse sthma "hijgen") is een veelvoorkomende chronische ontstekingsziekte van de luchtwegen die wordt gekenmerkt door terugkerende ... Ancient Egypt Society: Ancient Egyptian Perfume The god of perfume Nefertum was also a god of healing who was said to have eased the suffering of the aging sun god Re with a bouquet of sacred lotus. Essential oils used in aromatherapy: A systemic review 1. Introduction. Aromatherapy derived its name from the word aroma which means fragrance or smell and therapy which means treatment. This therapy is a natural way of ...
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