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出版Huntress Ink, 2013-03
主題History / Ancient / GeneralHistory / Ancient / GreeceHistory / Europe / GreeceMedical / HematologyScience / Philosophy & Social Aspects
ISBN09876009159780987600912
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=1Y4amwEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋The peoples of Ancient Greece used blood as a ritual cleanser, a means of eradicating miasma, the pollution associated with bloodshed. Sulphur, when burned, resembles blood as the aureate crystals dissolve into a viscous, crimson fluid. Mastic and myrrh have a strong association with blood in Ancient Greek ritual and myth. This article explores the relationship between these organic bloods-sulphur and spices-as blood substitutes in cleansing rituals and as conduits to the ancient gods.