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Two Short Stories
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 January 2022
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- Copyright © Association For Iranian Studies, Inc 1968
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page 114 note 1 Seyyed: A descendent of the prophet Mohammad through his daughter Fatemeh and his son-in-law Ali. A green turban is the sign of their status.
page 114 note 2 Mumiya'i: A kind of mineral asphalt which is placed on broken bones to aid healing.
page 114 note 3 During World War II sugar was rationed in Iran--thus this man is selling black market sugar. A sir is about 75 grams.
page 117 note 1 Sigheh: An Iranian Moslem or Jew may make a legal temporary marriage with a woman called a sigheh. The contract will will specify the period of the marriage which may vary from hours to years.
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