SENI BAHASA DALAM LEKA PELIAN BERDASARKAN PERSPEKTIF TEORI METAFORA KONSEPTUAL

“Leka pelian” is a traditional poem of the Iban community in invocation category, which used healing rituals. Every word sung by “manang” “leka decorated with figurative language and metaphors to add more beauty art poetry. However, lack experts makes it difficult for younger generation, especially community, understand “manang”. This has led generation showing less interest delving into oral traditions such as pelian”. Therefore, this study aims analyse meaning that shapes based on conceptual metaphor theory Lakoff Johnson (1980). qualitative uses Conceptual Metaphor Theory (1980) categories found Content analysis method each category The findings show consists abstract reality, simile metaphors, animal nature well adapted cultural comparison their lives. investigation shows are dominant than other because they influenced surrounding nature, making communication. also medium communication between human world supernatural world. implication research use different can increase knowledge healers terms skills.