Jun 28, 2021 · For Zeus and Hera vanilla has come to be the scent I prefer for them. Lavender I use for Aphrodite and Athena. It’s not concrete. I will use in scented candles for whom ever. …

Nov 5, 2019 · I can imagine the gods would be pleased in ‘inhaling’ a sweet smelling aromatic sacrifice. This is then in stark contrast to the odor of corruption and death.

Dec 30, 2019 · Looking for gods and goddesses and plant associations? Here we provide an A-Z reference of deities and plants linked to them.

Apr 8, 2025 · Ancient Greeks believed that pleasant aromas could chase away evil spirits and had healing properties. The belief significantly contributed to the popularity of fragrances in ancient …

Aug 27, 2024 · I imagined these were the smells that once filled the temples, the fragrances the gods themselves might have known. I’m not the first to wonder about the sensory experience …

The implications of smell in god concepts in these three narratives are manifold: these divine figures are like us – they smell – and yet they are not like us.

Dec 9, 2023 · Even the most fearsome creatures of Greek mythology, like Medusa and the Gorgons, have found their way into the world of candle-making. Candles adorned with …

Oct 11, 2025 · Perhaps the most intriguing question that has captivated scholars and enthusiasts for centuries is: "What Did the Gods Actually Smell?" The ancient Greeks believed the gods …

Oct 11, 2023 · I associate all the gods in several different scents. I actually make candles for different deities and sometimes they want different things from different people.

Ancient Greek Smellscapes and Divine Fragrances: Anthropomorphizing the Gods in Ancient Greek Culture Esther Eidinow Department of Classics & Ancient History Research output: …