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A '''ketek''' is a form of holy [[Vorin]] poetry which reads the same forward and backward (allowing for changes in verb form), and is also divisible into five sections, each of which also expresses a complete thought. |
A '''ketek''' is a form of holy [[Vorin]] poetry which reads the same forward and backward (allowing for changes in verb form), and is also divisible into five sections, each of which also expresses a complete thought. |
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Revision as of 06:54, 17 November 2020
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| Related to | Vorinism |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
A ketek is a form of holy Vorin poetry which reads the same forward and backward (allowing for changes in verb form), and is also divisible into five sections, each of which also expresses a complete thought.
Examples
“Above silence, the illuminating storms—dying storms—illuminate the silence above. ”
“Radiant / of birthplace / the announcer comes / to come announce / the birthplace of Radiants. ”
“Alight, winds approach deadly approaching winds alight. ”
“You, always about dreams. My soul weeps. Farewell, weeping soul. My dreams . . . about, always, You. ”
—A ketek by Navani Kholin, mourning the death of her husband[4]
“United, new beginnings sing: "Defying truth, love. Truth defy!" Sing beginnings, new unity. ”
A ketek by Jasnah written in the women's script[5]
Trivia
The Part titles for books in The Stormlight Archive form keteks.