Studi ini berfokus pada kebudayaan masyarakat asli Pulau Timor (khususnya kelompok etnis Atoni Pah Meto). Meneliti teks ritual, doa, serta nyanyian tradisional yang dilantunkan saat upacara kematian.Menjelaskan hubungan antara ritus kematian dan pandangan hidup serta sistem kepercayaan leluhur.
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