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vo₂ cf: mavo.

second burial [Traditionally, the Ron bury the dead in their houses. The first burial is temporary. After seven days, the head of the dead isremoved for the traditional post-mortem examination, to ascertain the causes of his death. The grave is then finally closed.A species of euphorbia called karnggash is inserted in the hole of the building through which the head of the dead wasremoved. This symbolizes the final separation with the dead.](sem. domains: 4.16.2 Custom, tradition (L&N 41.B), 4.17.8. Funerals and burial (L&N 52).)

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vo la (der.) v

vo ti fiyai (der.) 1second funeral 2n door (sem. domains: 1.5.1.3 Parts and areas of buildings (L&N 07.C).)

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