The Ora ( Albanian : orë, definite form : ora, pl. : orë/t) is an Albanian mythological figure that every human possesses from birth, associated with human destiny and fate. The essential function of the ora is to maintain the order of the universe and to enforce its laws.
30-475: (Redirected from ORA ) ORA or Ora may refer to: [REDACTED] Look up Ora , ora , óra , or öra in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Arts and entertainment [ edit ] Ora (film) , a 2011 experimental dance film Ora (Jovanotti album) , 2011 "Ora", a track on the album Ora (Rita Ora album) , 2012 "Ora",
60-889: A black Ora for the lazy or cowardly.” In Northern Albania, the Oras are represented – similarly to the Southern Albanian Fatia – as a group of three mythological goddesses who gather in the night to perform the task of “determining the child’s fate at birth” and distribute their favours upon the child. The inhabitants of the Dukagjini Mountains believed that three types of Fates existed: “e Bardha (The White One) distributes good luck and wishes humans well, e Verdha (The Yellow One) distributes bad luck and casts evil spells, and e Zeza (The Black One) who decides death”. Within Albanian folklore and poetry, Ora had
90-610: A genus of flea marsh beetles Ora (given name) , a list of people Ora (mythology) , in Albanian folklore Typhoon Ora (disambiguation) , seven tropical cyclones in the Pacific Ocean Ora Arena , an entertainment venue in Turkey USS Ora (SP-75) , an armed U.S. Navy motorboat from 1917 to 1920 Organisation de resistance de l'armee , a paramilitary group in France during World War II Ora,
120-417: A genus of flea marsh beetles Ora (given name) , a list of people Ora (mythology) , in Albanian folklore Typhoon Ora (disambiguation) , seven tropical cyclones in the Pacific Ocean Ora Arena , an entertainment venue in Turkey USS Ora (SP-75) , an armed U.S. Navy motorboat from 1917 to 1920 Organisation de resistance de l'armee , a paramilitary group in France during World War II Ora,
150-787: A ghost town Europe [ edit ] Ora, Cyprus , a village Auer, South Tyrol , Italy (Italian name Ora ), a municipality Asia [ edit ] Ora, Gunma , a town in Japan Ora District, Gunma , a rural district in Gunma Prefecture, Japan Ora, Israel , a settlement southwest of Jerusalem Odigram , Pakistan, known in ancient times as Ora Africa [ edit ] Ora River , Uganda Oceania [ edit ] Lake Ora , New Zealand Other uses [ edit ] Ora (currency) , used in Orania, Northern Cape Ora (beetle) ,
180-598: A ghost town Europe [ edit ] Ora, Cyprus , a village Auer, South Tyrol , Italy (Italian name Ora ), a municipality Asia [ edit ] Ora, Gunma , a town in Japan Ora District, Gunma , a rural district in Gunma Prefecture, Japan Ora, Israel , a settlement southwest of Jerusalem Odigram , Pakistan, known in ancient times as Ora Africa [ edit ] Ora River , Uganda Oceania [ edit ] Lake Ora , New Zealand Other uses [ edit ] Ora (currency) , used in Orania, Northern Cape Ora (beetle) ,
210-870: A name for the Italian wine grape Garganega Ora, a dialect name for the Ivbiosakon language of Nigeria Ora, a native name for the Komodo dragon Ora, mother of Serug in the Bible .ora, the default extension for OpenRaster files ISO 639-3 code for the Oroha language , spoken in the Solomon Islands Organic residue analysis , the investigation of microscopic remains on archaeological artifacts See also [ edit ] Hora (disambiguation) Ora serrata , serrated junction between
240-526: A name for the Italian wine grape Garganega Ora, a dialect name for the Ivbiosakon language of Nigeria Ora, a native name for the Komodo dragon Ora, mother of Serug in the Bible .ora, the default extension for OpenRaster files ISO 639-3 code for the Oroha language , spoken in the Solomon Islands Organic residue analysis , the investigation of microscopic remains on archaeological artifacts See also [ edit ] Hora (disambiguation) Ora serrata , serrated junction between
270-500: A song by James Booker from Gonzo: Live 1976 , 2014 Rita Ora (born 1990), British-Albanian singer-songwriter and actress Business [ edit ] ORA (marque) , a sub-brand of Chinese automotive manufacturer Great Wall Motors Ora TV , an on-demand television company One Rail Australia , an Australian train operator Organizations and political parties [ edit ] Ocean Recovery Alliance , an organization for improving oceanic health Organization for
300-567: A track on the album Ora (Rita Ora album) , 2012 "Ora", a song by James Booker from Gonzo: Live 1976 , 2014 Rita Ora (born 1990), British-Albanian singer-songwriter and actress Business [ edit ] ORA (marque) , a sub-brand of Chinese automotive manufacturer Great Wall Motors Ora TV , an on-demand television company One Rail Australia , an Australian train operator Organizations and political parties [ edit ] Ocean Recovery Alliance , an organization for improving oceanic health Organization for
330-436: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Ora ORA or Ora may refer to: [REDACTED] Look up Ora , ora , óra , or öra in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Arts and entertainment [ edit ] Ora (film) , a 2011 experimental dance film Ora (Jovanotti album) , 2011 "Ora",
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#1732773135584360-426: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Ora (mythology) The ora is regarded as a kind of personal goddess belonging to only one individual. The ora organize the aspect of all humankind by attending the birth of every human and weaving his future. The ora that belongs to the house is often imagined as a serpent . The Northern Albanian Ora, along with
390-1081: The Zana , can be found within the folk beliefs and oral epics of the Gheg Albanians . Folk beliefs of the Southern Tosk Albanians reveal similar Albanian mythological figures of fate and destiny, the Mira and Fatia . The Ora reside towards the north of the Drin River in Northern Albania. Within Central Albania it was believed that the Ora were present everywhere, “listening to people’s blessings and curses, which they would then aim to quickly fulfil”. Outside of Central Albania Oras live in forests and mountains, residing in streams, lakes, and caves. Baron Franz Nopcsa related
420-518: The Frontier Warriors (Mujo’s Ora’s), translated by Robert Elsie - “Oh oras, to whom do you render assistance?” One then strolled near him and spoke to him, saying: “The oras we are of the great earthly hero, We give our aid to Gjeto Basho Mujo!” Great was the rage that the shkja felt for Mujo! Seizing the arm of one of the oras, He clenched it and squeezed it and crushed it to pieces.” Mujo’s brother Halili sets out to search for
450-810: The Resolution of Agunot , a nonprofit organization that advocates for the elimination of the infliction of abuse from the Jewish divorce process Reformist Party ORA , a political party in Kosovo Authentic Renewal Organization ( Organización Renovadora Autentica ), a Venezuelan political party Revolutionary Anarchist Organization , a French anarchist organization Places [ edit ] United States [ edit ] Ora Township, Jackson County, Illinois Ora, Indiana , an unincorporated community Ora, Mississippi , an unincorporated community Ora, Texas ,
480-603: The Resolution of Agunot , a nonprofit organization that advocates for the elimination of the infliction of abuse from the Jewish divorce process Reformist Party ORA , a political party in Kosovo Authentic Renewal Organization ( Organización Renovadora Autentica ), a Venezuelan political party Revolutionary Anarchist Organization , a French anarchist organization Places [ edit ] United States [ edit ] Ora Township, Jackson County, Illinois Ora, Indiana , an unincorporated community Ora, Mississippi , an unincorporated community Ora, Texas ,
510-470: The ability to take any form they pleased, including “birds, beasts, women, or serpents.” In Northern Albania, Oras “often appear as serpents.” – similarly to the Southern Albanian deity Vitore . Both the Ora and Vitore are “widely represented as a serpent with golden horns who brings gold.” Albanian stories describe beliefs associated with the protective serpent Oras. The mythological cycle of
540-470: The mythical Ora. Songs of the Frontier Warriors – described by Robert Elsie as one of “the best-known cycles of Albanian epic verse.” The earliest written account of the epic was in Northern Albania in the early twentieth century, by Franciscan priests located in the mountains. (Osborn, 2015, p. 14) Revealed are the tales and adventures of warrior Gjeto Basho Mujo and his brother Sokol as they travel through Albania. A pronounced mythological component to
570-416: The night towards the cliffs to decide upon the qualities that child would receive. Albert Doja refers to the studies of Maximilian Lambertz , revealing that the faces of the Oras change depending on the degree of happiness they bestow upon the newborn child. “Should an Ora howl at a person, the threads of their fate would be cut”. Once an Ora has been assigned to a newborn its appearance would change based on
600-610: The only one he wishes to marry, Tanusha - the daughter of the King in the Realm of the Christians. On his journey he encounters an Ora who assists him and guides him towards Tanusha. Extract from Songs of the Frontier Warriors (The Marriage of Halili), translated by Robert Elsie – “I’m on my way to the Realm of the Christians, There to encounter one Vukë Harambashi.” The mountain ora then burst into laughter, The young man himself
630-533: The poison dagger which the Ora had hidden on Behuri, to slay him. With the Ora’s guidance Mujo slays his rival, revealing the Ora’s ability to provide aid and guidance to its allocated person when they are in need. Extract from Songs of the Frontier Warriors (Mujo and Behuri), translated by Robert Elsie – “ In flight an ora hastened to him … 'Oh look, the sun!' shout to Behuri, And when he turns his head to see it, Put your hand in his left pocket, There you’ll find
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#1732773135584660-483: The qualities of the child; a “white Ora for the brave, or a black Ora for the cowardly”. As discussed by Robert Elsie; tales and legends within Albanian folklore and poetry reveal the fundamental theme of the struggle between good and evil, “a reflection of social values as we perceive them”(Elsie, 2015). “Traditionally sung in the far north of Albania”, Albanian oral literature has preserved many archaic elements, revealing traces of Greco-Roman mythology within, including
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750-464: The shkja took possession.There in the moonlight at the edge of a fountain Did he encounter the three snow-white oras. In the light of the moon did they seem to be playing.” Within Albanian folklore and poetry, the Ora is a protective spirit that every human possesses from birth. The Ora's appearance alters according to the personality and attributes of the human – “a white Ora for the brave and industrious, or
780-423: The term ‘Ora’ to the ancient Greek Oreads , “nymphs of the mountains”. Extract from Songs of the Frontier Warriors (Mujo’s Ora’s), translated by Robert Elsie – As Slavic Warrior Paji Harambashi searches for Mujo within the mountain ranges, he encounters three snow-white Oras – Mujo’s protectors. “And turning, set off for the high mountain meadows, But nowhere upon them was he to find Mujo. Anger and rage of
810-457: The text is revealed, as the brothers engage with mystical creatures that help them throughout their journey – one of those creatures being the Ora. Slavic warrior Paji Harambashi’s encounters three white oras, mystical creatures in the mountains “who revel and frolic” as he searches for Mujo. An Ora is made a victim by Paji as he clenches and crushes its arm. The three Ora then seek the help of Mujo to seek revenge on Paji. Extract from Songs of
840-419: The ‘deeds of Muyi’ reveal the Ora’s ability to provide the hero with supernatural powers and healing while in the form of a serpent. From Albanian literature translated by Robert Elsie - “Can you see that Ora, standing at my bedside? She holds vigil over me day and night. This serpent slithers over my wounds to heal them. God bestowed it upon me to come to my assistance.“ Within Albanian folklore it
870-411: Was believed every person was assigned an Ora at birth, for there were “as many Ora as there were humans”. Ora travel with their person and provide protection. The Ora – similar to the ancient Greek Moirai – attend the birth of each child, determining their destiny while providing their blessings upon the child; “organising the appearance of humankind”. With the birth of each child many Oras gather in
900-444: Was perplexed and did wonder What kind of being was standing before him. The ora turned now and began to inform him, … Vukë Harambashi you’ll never encounter For the Realm of the Christians he’s long since departed, But come over here, young man, in my direction…” On his journey, Mujo meets an Ora who tells him he must slay Slavic warrior Behuri. As Mujo and Behuri duel, the Ora intervenes guiding Mujo to distract Behuri and use
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