What Exactly Are Frankincense and Myrrh?

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What Exactly Are Frankincense and Myrrh?

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Dec 25, 2018

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Frankincense and myrrh play a part not only in the story of Christmas, but in lots of other religious traditions as well -- and a few practical ones, too. Learn more about these aromatic substances in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Dec 25, 2018

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