Incense
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The ancient Romans burned a wide variety of incenses. Usually they were resins, powdered substances or herbs, or a mixture of the three. Resins such as frankincense or myrrh were very popular, as were substances such as sandalwood. The Romans sprinkled the powdery incense over the coals of the turibulum to make offerings to the gods. It is because the incense was considered a sacred offering that the accera is a sacred lararium "tool."
