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Incense-Offerings to the Gods

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Practical ideas on using incense:

Incense: A Primer with Sources

Frankincense, the most ancient resin used as incense:

Frankincense

Glossary of Frankincense in Ancient Greek Religion.

The history behind a most unusual incense offering:

Gum Ammoniac

Exotic and lovely, this incense offering is often associated with Poseidon:

Labdanum - Αλάδανος

Laurel leaf is the most traditional offering in our ritual:

BAY LAUREL - DAPHNE - ΔΆΦΝΗ

Several of the Orphic Hymns request an incense-offering of manna. What is manna?

MANNA

When an ancient text calls for a Storax incense offering, what do you use?

Storax

Words associated with the use of incense:

Glossary of Incense in ancient Greek religion.

A brief article on blood sacrifice and its reflection in contemporary practice:

Burnt Offerings and Blood Sacrifice to the Gods

The story of the birth of the Gods: Orphic Rhapsodic Theogony.

We know the various qualities and characteristics of the Gods based on metaphorical stories: Mythology.

Dictionary of terms related to ancient Greek mythology: Glossary of Hellenic Mythology.

Introduction to the Thæí (the Gods): The Nature of the Gods.

How do we know there are Gods? Experiencing Gods.

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PLEASE NOTE: Throughout the pages of this Glossary, you will find fascinating stories about our Gods. These narratives are known as mythology, the traditional stories of the Gods and Heroes. While these tales are great mystical vehicles containing transcendent truth, they are symbolic and should not be taken literally. A literal reading will frequently yield an erroneous result. The meaning of the myths is concealed in code. To understand them requires a key. For instance, when a God kills someone, this usually means a transformation of the soul to a higher level. Similarly, sexual union with a God is a transformation.

The story of the birth of the Gods: Orphic Rhapsodic Theogony.

We know the various qualities and characteristics of the Gods based on metaphorical stories: Mythology.

Dictionary of terms related to ancient Greek mythology: Glossary of Hellenic Mythology.

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Pronunciation of Ancient Greek

Transliteration of Ancient Greek

Pronouncing the Names of the Gods in Hellenismos

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