Gods, people, aromas: Sumer, Babylonia, Egypt, Judea, Assyria, Greece, Rome, Byzantium
This book explores the scents of ancient civilizations—Sumer, Babylonia, Assyria, Egypt, Judea, Greece, Byzantium, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire. Its author, Tatyana Conde, a member of the Moscow Union of Artists, served for many years on the jury of the international fragrance competition "FIFI Russian Fragrance Awards."
This book is the result of an in-depth study of the history of incense. The author examines people's lives through the lens of fragrance, discussing ancient customs, medicine, magic, and religion. The text includes numerous recipes, translated into Russian for the first time. Over three hundred illustrations provide a vivid picture of the daily life and existence of the ancient world. This book is intended for readers interested in perfumery, cultural studies, and history.
This book is the result of an in-depth study of the history of incense. The author examines people's lives through the lens of fragrance, discussing ancient customs, medicine, magic, and religion. The text includes numerous recipes, translated into Russian for the first time. Over three hundred illustrations provide a vivid picture of the daily life and existence of the ancient world. This book is intended for readers interested in perfumery, cultural studies, and history.
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