Incense "joss" is derived from the Latin "deus" (god) via the Portuguese "deos" through the Javanese "dejos", through Chinese pidgin English. The raw materials are powdered and then mixed together with a binder to form a paste, which, for direct burning incense, is then cut and dried into pellets. Incense of the Athonite Orthodox Christian tradition is made by powdering frankincense or fir resin, mixing it with essential oils. Floral fragrances are the most common, but citrus such as lemon is not uncommon. The incense mixture is then rolled out into a slab approximately 1 cm thick and left until the
Vereor Deus, Non Dogma Vereor Deus, Non Dogma Vereor Deus, Non Dogma (Latin for Fear God, Not Dogma) is an extended play from Mayfly. Voluminous Records released the EP on February 11, 2014. Awarding the EP three and a half stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, Michael Weaver states, ""Vereor Deus Non Dogma" is nowhere close to perfect, but it does offer up quite a few enjoyable moments." Ian Webber, rating the EP an eight out of ten at Cross Rhythms, writes, "this short release is worth seeking out." Giving the EP two stars from "HM Magazine", Collin Simula says, "this EP leaves the listener