Properties (9)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Law
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| gptkbp:description |
the futility of trying to control natural forces
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Canute's Law
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| gptkbp:isA |
metaphor
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| gptkbp:isAssociatedWith |
historical anecdotes
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| gptkbp:isOftenUsedIn |
discussions about limits of power
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| gptkbp:isRelatedTo |
the concept of hubris
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| gptkbp:isUsedIn |
political discourse
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| gptkbp:originatesFrom |
King Canute
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