Episode 7 : From Temples to Tombs: Exploring the Mystical World of Ancient Egyptian Incense with Shane Clayton
Welcome to Incense Explorer! In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian incense practices with our special guest, Shane Clayton, an ancient Egypt aficionado and expert on fragrance, specifically incense. Shane discusses the usage of incense for purification and consecration of temple sanctuaries and the significance of different incense types. He reveals his experience of encountering the kyphi incense recipe on temple walls during his visit to Egypt.
Tune in to learn about the sacred oils, the mystical rituals, and the mysteries of ancient Egypt's incense offerings.
Episode Highlights:
Introducing Shane Clayton - An Ancient Egypt Aficionado:
Shane Clayton's fascination with ancient Egypt.
Life-changing events leading to his trip to Egypt.
The significance of his visit to Egypt during the spring equinox.
2. Ancient Egyptian Incense Practices:
Ancient Egypt's connection to incense use and Western esoteric traditions.
The role of incense in purification and consecration of temple sanctuaries.
Burning incense three times a day - morning, noon, and night - for over 3500 years.
Different incense used for specific gods and goddesses based on gender and symbolism.
The importance of frankincense and myrrh in ancient Egyptian rituals.
The seven sacred oils and their association with the divine.
3. The Discovery of Ancient Incense Recipes:
Shane's serendipitous encounter with a museum guide who reveals the ancient recipes.
The significance of the seven sacred oils in ancient Egyptian culture.
Different theories on the use of incense in ancient Egypt.
The importance of a god named Anubis in Shane's incense journey.
4.The Mystery of Cliffy/Kyphi Incense:
Ancient Egyptian recipes for Cliffy/Kyphi incense found on temple walls.
Different translations and interpretations of the ingredients.
Shane's discovery of the missing ingredients in the ancient incense recipe.
The sacred and mystical significance of Cliffy/Kyphi incense.
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