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Fig. 9

From: Plants and foods as identity markers: an ethnographic analysis on the case of the (Y)Ezidis from Batman (Turkey)

Fig. 9

Teberik: There are several tombs of holy figures in Ezidi cemeteries. The earth obtained on the tombs of holy figures is used for healing which is called teberik. Teberik heals specific diseases according to the attribute of the holy person. For instance, teberik made with the earth on this grave was being used for healing hepatitis since the holy woman had the attribute to cure hepatitis when she was alive. Kumgeçit (Bazîvan) village, August 13, 2014

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Journal of Ethnic Foods

ISSN: 2352-619X

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