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Modern Persian Food

Modern Persian Food

April 12, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Episode 132: Persian Superstitions

Episodes 101-200

Special guest Jaleh Arabian, also known as Maman Jaleh (Bita’s mother-in-law) and MJ for short, joins the podcast today to shed light on old customs and traditions around Persian superstitions. One of the ways to ward off evil and cleanse the air is to burn esphand/esfand or wild rue. Wild rue seeds are burned in a special vessel stovetop and the smoke and aroma are spread around the room for cleansing. Listen to the episode to also hear how eggs play a role in Persian superstitions.

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Modern Persian Food podcast references:

MPF episode 26, Flowers | Gol in Persian Culture

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