Incense, Perfumes, and That which makes divine, in Ancient Egypt

Dr. Colleen Darnell discusses the religious significance of incense in ancient Egypt, including the Divine Birth scenes of Hatshepsut and the maritime expedition to Punt during her reign. New Kingdom tomb paintings, redolent of scents make an appearance, as does the alchemist Maria of Alexandria. Sponsored by Penhaligons, Follow my vintage adventures at Music: Phonograph DJ Mac, The Vamp Fox Trot, Joseph C. Smith s Orchestra (1919) Logo: Santiago (Elektrodeco) 1:13: Kneeling statue of Hatshepsut (Metropolitan Museum of Art Public Domain) 1:21: Seated statue of Hatshepsut (Metropolitan Museum of Art Public Domain) 1:45: Seated statue of Hatshepsut (Metropolitan Museum of Art Public Domain) 2:00: Red granite sphinx of Hatshepsut (Metropolitan Museum of Art Public Domain) 2:20: Édouard Henri Naville, The Temple of Deir elBahri,