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Tropalicious from Aberdour, Fife, Scotland Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: I've got a total eclipse of the heart
#1: May 24th 2011 at 6:39:19 PM

My question is this: would it be stupid if prayers of a Sun worshipping religion ended with "Shine on" as a kind of equivalent to "Amen"? Even though I speak very good English, I am still not a native speaker, and things like what sounds ridiculous and what doesn't sometimes fly over my head. If I think about it in my native language it sounds good but not sure about English.

Thanks in advance for any feedback, and also would be interested to see what prayers fellow Tropers have come up with for their fictional religions.

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annebeeche watching down on us from by the long tidal river Since: Nov, 2010
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#2: May 24th 2011 at 7:17:01 PM

Actually, yes, it does sound stupid [in English], probably because I think of the Torch's "FLAME ON!". If you're going for something that's supposed to be funny, go for it. For serious worldbuilding, I wouldn't recommend it.

Amen means "so be it" or "truly" and ultimately derives from Classical Hebrew. It's not an inherently religious word.

edited 24th May '11 7:18:00 PM by annebeeche

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msnoodles contessa di cavatappi Since: May, 2011
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#3: May 24th 2011 at 7:44:24 PM

Most people will think of Pink Floyd's "Shine on You Crazy Diamond", so it's probably not the best choice in words in this case. You could actually probably substitute "shine" with a synonym and get away with it, depending on what you go with.

Tropalicious from Aberdour, Fife, Scotland Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: I've got a total eclipse of the heart
#4: May 24th 2011 at 7:58:48 PM

Oh, I forgot about songs. It reminds me of that silly R.I.O. song from last summer, now that I think about it. It's not supposed to be funny, so I'd better not use it. Thank you both for replying. smile

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Sharysa Since: Jan, 2001
#5: May 24th 2011 at 11:14:07 PM

Thirding the "shine on sounds ridiculous due to pop-culture" opinion.

The Mayan and Aztec/Nahuatl mythologies were pretty heavily vested in the sun. I think something alluding to the sunset/sunrise would be a good way to end a prayer. Also, is the sun considered just the sun, or the manifestation of a god? That would change things a LOT.

edited 24th May '11 11:15:36 PM by Sharysa

AirofMystery Since: Jan, 2001
#6: May 24th 2011 at 11:28:56 PM

I'd look at prayers or hymns to solar deities like Helios, Amaterasu, Amitabha (who is often associated with the sun even though he is a Bodhisattva rather than a god), etc.

Star_Kindler from Here, of course Since: Mar, 2010
#7: May 25th 2011 at 12:38:04 AM

"That [proper form of address for the deity] may rise again," might fit with the sunrise/sunset thing a little bit better, and doesn't sound so pop-culture ridiculous.

C'est la vie.
Trotzky Lord high Xecutioner from 3 km North of Torchwood Since: Apr, 2011
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#8: May 25th 2011 at 3:51:12 AM

Ave Sol invicte = Hail to the unconquered Sun.

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Icarael is All Elite from The Taguig Sprawl Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
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#9: May 25th 2011 at 1:09:07 PM

[up] That, or "Hail the Sun Triumphant!" Or just "Sun Triumphant!"

edited 25th May '11 1:09:26 PM by Icarael

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