In liturgical contexts, a repetition or doubling of a doxology (a formula of praise to God), or redundant ritual language.
From 'ditto' (Italian 'detto,' the said thing) plus '-logy' (Greek 'logos,' word). A specialized ecclesiastical term for repetitive liturgical formulas that reinforce spiritual meaning.
Dittology isn't considered an error in religious texts but rather an intentional technique—the repetition was meant to hammer home the theological point and create rhythmic emphasis in ritual chanting!
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