Ong Troi

Introduction

The Vietnamese deity Ong Troi, literally meaning “Old Man Sky,” is regarded as one of the most significant deities in the country’s traditional folk religion. Due to the influence of Taoism and the emergence of the Jade Emperor, he was referred to as Ngoc Thuong , which means “Old Man Sky” or often referred to as Thuong De.

Physical Traits

Ong Troi is physically very similar to the Jade Emperor or Ngoc Hoang. The Ngọc Hoàng is always dressed in imperial attire, a shirt embroidered with a golden dragon, a hat with red tassels on his head, leading thirteen five-colored pearls, and holding hốt in hand. The Ngọc Hoàng sits on the throne to touch the dragon each time he meets the dynasty, and deals with things in heaven or on earth.

Family

Before all things were created, there was a god known as Troi, who made everything, including the Earth, the sea, the mountains, the sun, and the rain. He is able to see everything happening in the world, and he is the one who created all living creatures.

All things considered, Ong Troi is regarded as the father of everything, and no one can escape the net of heaven. People believe that creation was made by Ong Troi and that once a person passes away, they return to paradise. The wife of Ong Troi is called Ba Troi.

Other names

Depending on the religious context, Ong Troi can be referred to as Ong Thien or Ong Hong. In other areas, he is often referred to as a Monarchial Father in various regions, such as South Vietnam. In Vietnamese Buddhism, he is often associated with the Sakra.

In folk and mythology, the deity is known as Ho Thien , which literally means “Old Man Cloud.” He is also shortened to resemble the name of a person named Hao Thien Ngoc Thuong De or Ngoc Hoang Thuong De. These names, which are derived from the Jade Emperor’s given names, are used to refer to individuals.

Powers and Abilities

When Ong Troi is angered by humans for their mistakes, natural disasters such as floods, droughts, and storms will occur. He is regarded as the first god of heaven to have created mankind. During this time, the people of Ngoc Hoang used clay to mould their bodies, and then, when a heavy rain fell, they quickly took the statues away. Unfortunately, the statues were damaged by the rain. When damaged statues were removed, they turned into disabled individuals, while those that were kept were healthy. After a while, the task of shaping people was given to Ngoc Hoang or Ong Troi.

Modern Day Influence

In Vietnam, people are known to worship Ong Troi. There are various shrines and temples dedicated to him, and in Central and South Vietnam, families often gather at an altar called Bn Thi. Ong Troi is a popular character in a television series called Gap nhau cuoi nam.