Religion
According to Assyrian legend, when the gods met to create the world, they drank wine made from sesame seeds.
In Hindu legends and beliefs, sesame seeds represent a symbol of immortality and the god Maha Vishnu's consort Maha Sri Devi herself represents the properties of the sesame seed. As such, it is considered as the most auspicious oil next to ghee used in Hindu rituals and prayers.
In recent times, sesame seeds have become an ingredient in wiccan practices. Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen suggests their use to aid conception, to draw money, or for protection.
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