Babalawo

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:clergy
gptkb:deity
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Ifá
gptkbp:beneficiary gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkbp:can_be_consulted_for personal issues
gptkbp:can_be_found_in gptkb:Nigeria
gptkbp:can_be_used_to cowrie shells
gptkbp:can_conduct initiation ceremonies
gptkbp:can_perform gptkb:rituals
ceremonies
gptkbp:can_provide counseling
gptkbp:has_title spiritual authority
gptkbp:historical_interpretation gptkb:Odu_Ifá
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Babalawo
gptkbp:is a spiritual leader
gptkbp:is_a_figure_in authority in spiritual matters
gptkbp:is_a_mediator_between humans and deities
gptkbp:is_a_source_of spiritual knowledge
gptkbp:is_involved_in cultural preservation
community rituals
healing practices
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:wisdom
gptkbp:is_known_to interpret dreams
extensive knowledge of herbs
gptkbp:is_known_to_perform ritual sacrifices
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by gptkb:Iyalorisa
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with wisdom and knowledge
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as sacred objects
wise and knowledgeable
gptkbp:is_often_described_as blessings
perform blessings
a priest of Ifá
gptkbp:is_often_involved_in gptkb:community_development
conflict resolution
family matters
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in counselor
a healer
bridge between worlds
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Ifá_priesthood
Yoruba culture
gptkbp:is_practiced_in gptkb:divination
Ifá divination
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:African_traditional_religions
gptkbp:is_respected_by followers
Yoruba communities
gptkbp:is_sought_after_by advice
gptkbp:is_trained_in apprenticeship
Ifá divination techniques
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:spiritual_practices
gptkbp:key_player spiritual ceremonies
gptkbp:notable_authors gptkb:traditional_medicine
Yoruba spirituality
gptkbp:offers sacrifices
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:Yoruba_religion
gptkbp:participated_in community education
gptkbp:provides gptkb:spiritual_guidance
spiritual protection
gptkbp:serves gptkb:community
Yoruba community
gptkbp:support marriage issues
gptkbp:title male priests
male priest
gptkbp:tradition Ifá divination
gptkbp:uses gptkb:sacred_texts
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Yoruba_religion
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5