Weihrauch : ein arabisches Produkt und seine Bedeutung in der Antike / von Walter W. Müller.
Walter W. Müller
BookThe story of incense is one of the most intriguing in both eastern and western culture. From the first millennium BC to the present day it has been sought after and valued on a par with precious metals or gems. Although incense was a luxury, it was consumed in prodigious quantities by the ancient world, in temples and at funerals, but also in private homes. The papers in this volume look at the role of incense, primarily - though not exclusively - during the Roman period. It is hoped that they will provide a starting point for further research into this important, but neglected, area of social
Title |
Food for the Gods [electronic resource] : New Light on the Ancient Incense Trade |
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Publisher |
Havertown : Oxbow Books |
Creation Date |
2006 |
Notes |
Description based upon print version of record. English |
Content |
Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents List of Illustrations Contributors Preface Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: The Incense Kingdoms of Yemen: - An Outline History of the South Arabian Incense Trade Notes Select Bibliography Chapter 3: Basalt as Ships' Ballast and the Roman Incense Trade Summary Introduction The Material Potential Sources Analytical Method Rock Dates Petrography Discussion Bibliography Appendix 1 Acknowledgements Chapter 4: The Port of Qana' and the Incense Trade Description Of The Site Stratigraphy of the Site Development of the SitePlace of Qana' in the Rome-Indian Sea Trade Chapter 5: Frankincense in the 'Triangular' Indo-Arabian-Roman Aromatics Trade Chapter 6: Incense in Mithraic Ritual: The Evidence of the Finds Chapter 7: Incense and the Port of Adulis Chapter 8: Frankincense and Myrrh Today Contemporary Frankincense-Trade and Harvest Frankincense in Worship Perfumes Cosmetics and Medicines Frankincense Tourism Conclusion |
Extent |
1 online resource (325 p.) |
Language |
English |
National Library system number |
997010715510305171 |
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