Mo Mường in Funerals: The Mo Verses That Guide the Muong People Back to Their Ancestors
Mo Mường funeral verses guide the soul back to the ancestors in Mường Trời, with the Mo master as a bridge and ethical values for descendants.
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Mo Mường funeral verses guide the soul back to the ancestors in Mường Trời, with the Mo master as a bridge and ethical values for descendants.
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