Incienso, mirra y oro: qué valor tenían para que los Reyes Magos se los regalaran al Niño Jesús

TL;DR

The Magi presented Jesus with gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
In ancient times, frankincense and myrrh were valuable resins used for religious rituals, medicine, and status.
Estimates suggest ancient prices for these resins could equate to hundreds or thousands of modern dollars per pound.
Modern prices for frankincense and myrrh are significantly lower, with uses mainly in aromatherapy and herbal medicine.
Gold symbolized Jesus's kingship, frankincense his divinity, and myrrh his humanity and death.
The gifts reflect ancient Middle Eastern cultural practices associated with religious rituals and high social status.

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