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Gifts of the Magi: Gold Traditional Cache

Hidden : 1/5/2013
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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............. OHSilky and Mommacakers are "Primus inter pares" .................................................................................................






Gold


In the Catholic Church, January 6th marks the beginning of the octave of the Epiphany. This "twelfth day of Christmas" commemorates the arrival in Bethlehem of the magi (or wise men) bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

The bible doesn't mention how many magi there were, but possibly because of the three gifts, three magi has been the accepted number for quite some time. Later in the historic record we find they had been given names: Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar.

Why gold, frankincense, and myrrh? Archaeological evidence suggests that these may have been standard gifts to honor a king or deity in the ancient world. Gold, particularly, would be a common gift for a king.

You are looking for a micro attached to a host. Just unscrew the top.

Bearing gifts of tweezers and a pen would be wise.

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Jrfg-oruvaq-hc xvqf jvyy arrq n obbfg

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)