Omega (Ѡ ѡ or Ѡ ѡ; italics: Ѡ w or Ѡ ѡ) is a letter used in the early Cyrillic alphabet. Its name and form are derived from the Greek letter Omega (Ω ω).
Unlike Greek, the Slavic languages had only a single /o/ sound, so Omega was little used compared to the letter On (О о), descended from the Greek letter Omicron. In the older ustav writing Omega was used mainly for its numeric value of 800, and rarely appeared even in Greek words. In later semi-ustav manuscripts it was used for decorative purposes, along with the broad version (Ꙍ ꙍ) as well as the Broad On (Ѻ ѻ).
Modern Church Slavonic has developed strict rules for the use of these letterforms.
Another variation of o is the ornate or beautiful omega, used as an interjection, “O!”. It is represented in Unicode 5.1 by the misnamed character omega with titlo (Ѽ ѽ).
Omega is the name of various medium-format cameras and enlargers. The Simmon Brothers, known for their line of enlargers, built the original Simmon Omega cameras in the United States. These rangefinder cameras took 6x7cm photographs on 120 roll film. Later, Konica manufactured the Koni Omega line. The last models, including the Rapid Omega 200, came from Mamiya. This line had interchangeable lenses, including a 58 (or 60) mm wide-angle, a 90 mm normal lens, a 135 mm portrait lens, and a 180 mm telephoto. A close-up adapter was popular with wedding photographers.
Another line, the Omegaflex, was a twin-lens reflex camera. Its lenses and accessories were not interchangeable with those from the Omega line. The Omegaflex took 6x7 rectangular pictures on 120 roll film.
Backs: The Omegaflex film holder interchanges with the Omega M, 100 (Press 2 in Japan) and 200, and permits mid-roll changes on the Omegaflex, M, and 200. The earlier Koni Omega Rapid (Press in Japan) film holder is not compatible with the above, and does not permit mid-roll changes.
Azaghal is an orthodox black metal band from Finland, currently signed to Moribund Records. They were established in 1995.
Azaghal was formed in 1995 by guitarist Narqath and drummer Kalma (later known as Vrtx and V-Khaoz). Varjoherra joined the horde as a vocalist in 1997. First demo was recorded shortly after that in late 1997. 2 more demos ("Noituuden Torni" and "Kristinusko Liekeissä" were recorded in 1998, as well as the debut 7" EP "Harmagedon" which was released by Aftermath Music.
The debut full-length "Mustamaa" was released in summer 1999 by Melancholy Productions (later known as ISO666). The album was originally released only on limited vinyl (300 copies), but was later re-released also on CD by ISO666. Only few months later the second full-length was recorded, titled "Helvetin Yhdeksän Piiriä". The first 2 albums featured mostly re-recorded demo material, thus the quick space between the recordings and releases. "Helvetin Yhdeksän Piiriä" came out on Brazilian Evil Horde Records in December 1999. The year 2000 saw the releases of couple of split CD's, "Helwettiläinen" 7" and a collection of rare & demo tracks "Deathkult MMDCLXVI". Azaghal tracks from the two split CD's (with Mustan Kuun Lapset and Beheaded Lamb) were also released on 12" vinyl called "Ihmisviha" by Blut & Eisen. In early 2001 JL Nokturnal (who had appeared on most of the earlier releases as a session member) joined Azaghal as a lead guitarist / bassist and we recorded our third full-length album "Of Beasts and Vultures" in March 2001. After some delays "Of Beasts and Vultures" was finally released over a year later in spring 2002. After this album founding member and drummer V-Khaoz was kicked out of the band because he did not share the same passion towards Black Metal and Azaghal.
Rosen im schnee
...sie sassen im gefängnis
und sie erinnern sich
an ihren ersten hausflur
das erste kindgesicht
denn immer wurden sie verfolgt
für die normalität
zum stark sein waren sie zu schwach
zur flucht war es zu spät
...sie trugen immer anzug
und lebten meist allein
es hiess ja bloss nicht auffallen
sonst kriegst du eine rein
sie lebten immer mit der angst
nicht normal zu sein
an ihrer hauswand stand es
du bist ein tuntenschwein
...die schwulen um die fünfzig
sind rosen im schnee
woran sie sich erinnern
woran sie sich erinnern
tut heut noch weh
...man machte sie unmöglich
nicht so wie heute schick
sie zahlten oft ihr lehrgeld
für einen laschen fick
sie sehnten sich genauso
nach einem superprinz
und standen sich die beine breit
nach hansis pfefferminz
...morgen wird es vorbei sein
morgen werden wir frei sein
morgen werden wir nicht mehr
hinter zäunen stehn
und die blumen blühen sehn
...solo und refarin
...sie sassen im gefängnis
und sie erinnern sich
an das erste >schuldigvor dem volksgericht
denn immer wurden sie verfolgt
für die normalität
zum stark sein waren sie zu schwach
zur flucht war es zu spät
...heut sitzen sie in eden cafees
und lächeln und sind still
sie prosten einem jungen zu
der einen vater will
sie haben einen grossen traum
vom ganz normalen heim
und geben ein likörchen aus
um nicht allein zu sein
...refrain