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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. The full poem should be grammatically correct and have a poignant meaning.{{book ref|sa1|endnote}} [[Vorin]] poets tend to weight the middle word and build the
Keteks are a part of multiple Vorin ceremonies. Keteks are written by the female loved ones of the deceased for funerals. Other keteks are traditionally used in funerals. Both kinds of keteks are spoken aloud before being burned by [[Ardent]]s as prayers.{{book ref|sa3|105}} Keteks are also given to a bride on her wedding day after her makeup is finished.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
== Examples ==
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