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Euche

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Description

Euche is the expression of emotion through prayer or mock-prayer.

Example

Heaven save us from such fools!

You have wronged her sorely, may God forgive you.

Lord

Discussion

When a person prays, it is a very personal thing and, in many contexts, an unchallengeable expression (to challenge prayer is to challenge religion). Expressing emotion though prayer thus enables an emotion to be expressed in a way that forbids reaction.

Prayer forms can verge on blasphemy where they are take the form of outbursts or take in vain the name of a religious figure.

Classification: Emotion