oraakkelista

Oraakkelista is a Norwegian term that literally means “oracle list” and is used to describe a compiled collection of oracles, prophecies, or prophetic statements. The concept can refer to a corpus assembled for study, reference, or fiction, where individual entries represent sources of oracles, their messages, or the figures associated with them.

Etymology: The word oraakkelista combines oraakkel, meaning oracle, with lista, meaning list. Oraakkel derives from the Latin oraculum, via Norwegian and other Germanic languages, reflecting the historical influence of classical oracular traditions on Scandinavian languages. Lista is a standard Norwegian word for list.

Usage: In folklore, anthropology, or history, a oraakkelista might be a catalog of oracular sites, priestly figures, or utterances from divination practices. In literature, game design, or media studies, the term can denote a structured collection of in-universe prophecies or the voices delivering them. The precise scope depends on the author or researcher and is not standardized.

Notability: Because oraakkelista is not a widely defined or widely used technical term, it is typically encountered only in specific Norwegian-language texts or discussions related to divination or narrative world-building. When encountered, clarifying the intended scope is advisable.

See also:

- Oraakkel

- Orakeltradisjoner

- Divination

- Prophecy

- Delphi

- Dodona