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During the ritual, the chief mourner (the moirologistra ) would stand by the deathbed, improvising a poetic dialogue with the deceased. She would ask why they left, describe their life in vivid agricultural metaphors (e.g., "You were the strongest cypress in the yard"), and physically tear at her hair and cheeks. The word "Pepelie" itself may derive from the Latin pullus (dark/grey), referencing the ash-smeared clothes of the mourner.

Please choose the one that fits your needs: If you meant Pepelie (Πεπελιέ), this refers to a traditional Greek mourning lament, particularly from the region of Epirus and the island of Karpathos. Here is a short article on that. pefelie

However, after searching through extensive academic databases, linguistic records, botanical indexes, and cultural archives, During the ritual, the chief mourner (the moirologistra