Sacred Luxuries: Fragrance, Aromatherapy and Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt

by Lise Manniche

Sacred Fragrance, Aromatherapy and Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt [Hardcover] Manniche, Lise and Forman, Werner

Genres: History, Egyptology, Religion, Africa, Nonfiction, Egypt

Hardcover

First published September 23, 1999

About the author

Lise Manniche is Professor of Egyptology at the University of Copenhagen

Reviews

[Morgiana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting look at ancient Egyptian perfumes and cosmetics, including several recipes. The book also includes many beautiful photographs of artifacts, artwork, and manuscript illustrations.

[Darlene Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent research book. I made the sacred incense and it smelled so ancient and holy!

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enchanting look into the world of ancient Egyptian fragrance and cosmetics, Manniche's book contains detailed recipes for various perfumes and kyphi as well as lists of various plants used by the Egyptians. Equally beautiful are the many color pictures of gorgeous cosmetics containers and Egyptian art.

[jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

my exact catnip.

[Robin Boudreaux · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is ESSENTIAL reading if you care to know anything about ancient Egyptian healing ungents, etc. Truly the origin of "annointing" practices in Greece/Rome, if you're interested.