A long, repetitive prayer or chant. The term is used colloquially to refer to a list or series of items, especially when spoken out loud in a monotonous, tedious manner.
A01 The Blessing Way (01-07) p. 161
A06 People of Darkness (03-06) p. 107
A08 The Ghostway (05-03), p. 167
Merriam-Webster Online 2015 Litany. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/litany, accessed March 9, 2015.
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