Ghede spirits

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythical_creatures
gptkbp:are_believed_to_assist_in communication with ancestors
gptkbp:are_believed_to_help the deceased transition
gptkbp:are_believed_to_help_with the grieving process
gptkbp:are_known_for gptkb:miracles
communicate with the living
sense of humor
a dual nature
lively celebrations
protectors of the family
gptkbp:are_known_to_bring_joy_to the living
gptkbp:are_known_to_enjoy cigars and rum
gptkbp:are_often_called_upon_during times of grief
gptkbp:are_often_represented_in_art_as colorful figures
gptkbp:are_part_of gptkb:Vodou_pantheon
the Ghede family
gptkbp:are_part_of_the_belief_system_of gptkb:Vorta
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Maman_Brigitte
gptkb:Haitian_Vodou
gptkb:Baron_Samedi
gptkbp:depicted_in skeletons
gptkbp:have_a_playful_nature gptkb:true
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ghede spirits
gptkbp:interacts_with the living during rituals
gptkbp:is_associated_with the afterlife
fertility rituals
gptkbp:is_believed_to healing powers
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:FĂȘte_Ghede
gptkb:wisdom
Haitian culture
gptkbp:is_considered tricksters
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by good fortune
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with the harvest
the celebration of life
the spirit of the dead
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as Haitian folklore
a top hat
skulls and bones
a cane
humorous and playful
ceremonial masks.
jovial characters
gptkbp:is_often_described_as healing
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in mediators between worlds
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:Vodou_priests
funerals
spiritual protection
guidance in life decisions
protection and guidance
ceremonies for the deceased
gptkbp:known_for their connection to the dead
gptkbp:perform_rituals_involving dance and music
gptkbp:represents death and fertility
gptkbp:symbolizes the cycle of life and death
gptkbp:tradition ancestor worship
gptkbp:worn_by black and purple clothing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Baron_Samedi
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6