Kyphi

Kyphi is a special kind of incense that was made a long, long time ago in ancient Egypt. It was usually made by priests, who were special men who took care of the temples and the gods.

To make kyphi, the priests would gather up a bunch of different ingredients, like herbs, spices, and dried fruits. Then, they would grind everything up and mix it together with honey, wine, and special oils.

Once everything was mixed together, the priests would shape the mixture into little pellets or cones and let it dry. Finally, when the kyphi was all finished, they would burn it on special incense burners so that it would release a sweet and spicy scent into the air.

Kyphi was really important in ancient Egypt because people believed that it had special healing powers and was used in religious ceremonies to help communicate with the gods. Even today, some people still use kyphi for its sweet smell and its ability to soothe and calm the mind.