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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
New research now reveals these once-vibrant statues did more than delight the eyes. Some were even perfumed, in an attempt to ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
Several of these texts mentioned anointing statues of Greek and Roman deities—including one ... “For example, a cult statue of a god or goddess with such decoration placed in a temple, would ...
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Ancient Greek And Roman Statues Were Meant To Be Sniffed – And They Smelled Divine
Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has worked in the fields of neuroscience research and mental health treatment.
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Her study, "The Scent of Ancient Greco-Roman Sculpture," was published in the ... participate in rituals related to Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and theater. There were also animal sacrifices ...