I'm not to sure but francincence, like what they gave to Jesus, was a very
expensive fragrance worn by men like cologone. Though I am not completly
sure.
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From: bracchiumforte <cjarmstrong@...>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 2:02 PM
Subject: [vergil] Eclogues 8.65


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> Lance Fletcher
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> I'm wondering (for lack of a Vergil commentary or Classical
> dictionary at my fingertips) about the significance of mascula tura
> in Eclogue 8.65. Is there anything particularly "male" about
> frankincense? Can somebody shed light on my query?
>
> I do hope this is the forum for such a question; if I am out of
> order, please advise me. Thank you in advance.
>
> --CJ Armstrong
> Brea, California
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