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Myrrh is the dried oleo gum resin of a number of Commiphora species of trees. Like frankincense, it is produced by the tree as a reaction to a purposeful wound through the bark and into the sapwood. The trees are bled in this way on a regular basis. The principal species is Commiphora myrrha, which is native to Yemen, Somalia, and the eastern parts of Ethiopia. Another primary species is C. momol. The related Commiphora gileadensis, native to Israel/Palestine and Jordan, is the biblically referenced balm of Gilead. Several other species yield bdellium, and Indian myrrh.
Its name entered the English from the Greek myth of Myrrha; in the Greek language, the related word μύρον became a general term for perfume. However, the term ultimately derives from the Aramaic word ܡܪܝܪܐ (murr), meaning "bitter".
Since ancient times, myrrh has been valued for its fragrance, its medicinal qualities as a wound dressing and an aromatic stomatic and for the ancient Egyptians as the principal ingredient used in the embalming of mummies. So valuable has it been at times in ancient history that it has been equal in weight value to gold. During times of scarcity its value rose even higher than that. It has been used throughout history as a perfume, incense and medicine.
According to the book of Matthew 2:11, gold, frankincense, and myrrh were among the gifts to Jesus by the Biblical Magi "from out of the East." Myrrh was also used for embalming in antiquity.
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Which of the magi was the King of Chaldea?
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Who were the scholar-priests of the Persian world?
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What nicknames does Magi Avila go by?
Magi Avila goes by Magi.
What are the three kings called who took Jesus gifts?
They weren’t kings. Magi, wisemen, or astronomers. Also the Bible never says there were three.
What was ancient Persia's occupations?
There were priests, called Magi, herders, and farmers. That's all I know.
What do the Magi's do?
Magi's have a wand that can do almost anything. They go on quest that help the island. Anyone can be a Magi, even you.
What is the feast celebrating the Magi?
Epiphany is the feast of the Magi.
Who were the magi from the east?
The Magi were priests from Persia.
Who is the antagonist of the the gift of the magi?
There is no antagonist in "The Gift of the Magi."
When is magi magi magician girl coming out?
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Where do you get the seal of magi in castaway 2?
The seal of magi in Castaway 2 can be found above the Pixie boss. Once you find the seal of the magi you will then get the staff of the magi as well.
Who are the magi in the story The Gift and the Magi?
This story is of a young couple named Della and Jim. they give up their most priced possessions and buy gifts for each other .During the time of Jesus , there were three wise men who came and gave Jesus some wonderful gifts and they were called The Magi .In this short story by O.Henry ,Jim and Della have been called the magi because they were very wise in giving gifts to each otherThe magi in the gift of the magi were Jim and Della, the two lovers living in a dingy flat. They were wise because they learned in the end that any material goods in the world were not worthy of their love for each other.
