The tale of Thieves Oil comes from the Middle Ages when thieves would cover themselves with this oil to protect themselves from getting the plague when robbing corpses of their jewelry. You don't have to believe it but they swore that this oil protected them from harm. This soap has the same essential oils that perhaps give you antibacterial benefits and surely will help your senses as you inhale the pleasurable scents of clove, cinnamon, lemon, eucalyptus, and rosemary. This is a 5 oz. bar and has the added luxury of red Moroccan clay to make an even thicker lather.