Babylonian New Year Festival

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Babylonian_New_Year_Festival
GPTKB entity
Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:festival
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Marduk
gptkbp:associated_with New Year
gptkbp:battle_honors gptkb:Marduk
gptkbp:duration 11 days
gptkbp:features gptkb:processions
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:the_Babylonians
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Babylonian New Year Festival
gptkbp:includes sacrifices
feasting
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:involves gptkb:award
gptkb:community_gatherings
gptkbp:is_associated_with the harvest season
agricultural cycles
the cycle of seasons
the changing of seasons
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:City
gptkb:Babylon
gptkb:April
gptkb:Babylonians
families
ancient rituals
cultural expressions
music and dance
traditional customs
festive activities
other festivals
ceremonial acts
gptkbp:is_characterized_by ritualistic practices
gptkbp:is_connected_to the passage of time
the concept of time
the cycle of life
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:archaeological_site
archaeological findings
gptkbp:is_influenced_by gptkb:historical_event
seasonal changes
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:Akitu
gptkbp:is_linked_to the lunar calendar
the agricultural calendar
the worship of deities
the worship of nature
the agricultural society
gptkbp:is_observed_in gptkb:church
gptkb:offerings
community events
ancient civilizations
communities
the month of Nisan
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:archaeological_site
religious traditions
religious observances
ancient Mesopotamian culture
gptkbp:is_recognized_by a time of renewal
a significant cultural event
a historical celebration
gptkbp:is_reflected_in gptkb:organization
art and literature
gptkbp:is_related_to Ziggurat ceremonies
gptkbp:occurs_in gptkb:hot_spring
gptkbp:starts_at the first new moon after the vernal equinox
gptkbp:symbolizes fertility
rebirth
gptkbp:was_marked_by beginning of the agricultural year