A litany generally refers to a form of repetitive expression, often used in religious or ceremonial settings. Traditionally, it is a form of prayer or invocation in Christian traditions, characterised by a series of petitions or supplications spoken by a leader, with responses from a congregation. This repetitive call-and-response structure is meant to create a meditative or communal atmosphere.
Gradually, the term has been adapted to describe any repetitive series of statements, complaints, or enumerations. In this sense, it can be used poetically or rhetorically to emphasise a series of interconnected ideas or emotions.
At the Mettamancy Collective, we draw on its rhythmic and reflective qualities to foster communal participation and deep emotional resonance in group rituals.
