Acerra Lupercalia Incense - Ritual & Altar / Devotional Herbal Incense / Resin Incense *LUPERCALIA COLLECTION*

Along with bathing fragrances, the Ancient Romans were also known for burning various raw materials in correspondence with the gods. Temples often burned Frankincense outside, Myrrh was burned as an offering to the gods on personal altars, cinnamon was burned at funerals to honor the dead & cover the scent of putrefaction. Although Frankincense & Myrrh were the most common resins burned, other found ingredients, like Cardamom, Florals, & Olive Branches were also burned in honor of divine festivities. Certain materials were also used to relate to & honor specific gods, like Myrtle for honoring Venus on Veneralia or Asafoetida Resin for honoring Saturn on Saturnalia.

This incense contains ingredients often used by the Ancient Romans for burning & with properties related to the themes of Lupercalia:

Frankincense & Myrrh: were luxury raw materials used by the Ancient Romans for burning outside of temples for connecting to the gods for sacred cleansing & divinity. Both of these resins are also used for sacred cleansing & protection.

Grape Leaves: representing one of Rome's most utilized raw materials, grapes. Grape leaves can be burned to honor Lupercus & the founders of Rome, Remus & Romulus.

Cinnamon Chips: another luxury raw material used by the Ancient Romans often burned at funerals for helping the dead transition into the cosmos with the guidance of the gods. It can also be burned for attracting love, abundance & prosperity, & in honor of the spirits.

Cardamom: ancient spice used for culinary arts & for burning for thousands of years, & one of the main raw materials frequently used by the Ancient Romans. It can be burned for cleansing & protection, while attracting love & abundance.

Bergamot Petals: can be used for inspiring joy, clarity of mind & spirit, & attracting prosperity & good fortune.

Heather Flowers: for love connections & connecting to the spirits, & can be burned in celebration of love & connection.

This incense burns on instant light coals. Burn in a fire resistant receptacle.

Comes in a 1.75 Oz glass jar with brass lid. Add a roll of 10 instant light coals for $4 more!