Statements (24)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:ritual
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| gptkbp:category |
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:ritual |
| gptkbp:etymology |
Greek: ἱερὸς γάμος (hieros gamos), meaning 'holy marriage'
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| gptkbp:involves |
gptkb:deity
symbolic sexual union human representatives |
| gptkbp:meaning |
sacred marriage
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| gptkbp:notableExample |
union of Inanna and Dumuzi
union of Zeus and Hera union of king and priestess |
| gptkbp:practicedIn |
gptkb:ancient_Greece
gptkb:ancient_Near_East gptkb:ancient_Mesopotamia |
| gptkbp:purpose |
cosmic order
fertility royal legitimacy |
| gptkbp:relatedConcept |
gptkb:mythology
divine kingship fertility rite |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sacred_Marriage
gptkb:Sacred_Marriage_Rite |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Hieros Gamos
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