RITUAL GUIDE
Incense in Ancient Egypt: Morning, Midday, and Night Rituals
Incense as a Daily Ritual in Ancient Egypt Incense in Ancient Egypt was used as a precise ritual practice to mark time throughout the day. Rather than serving as simple fragrance, incense played a functional role in structuring daily life, both within temples and in ritual spaces. Different resins were burned in the morning, at midday, and in the evening, each corresponding to a specific moment in the daily cycle. This rhythmic use of incense supported clarity, balance, and rest, forming a ritual structure that remains deeply relevant today. Incense as a Marker of Time In ancient Egyptian culture, incense...