Irish wake

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf funeral custom
gptkbp:associatedWith Irish culture
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Ireland
gptkbp:customs drinking alcohol
sharing memories
singing traditional songs
covering mirrors
keening
candles around the body
games and storytelling
offering condolences to the family
open coffin
gptkbp:duration typically lasts overnight
gptkbp:features gptkb:music
gptkb:storytelling
prayers
food and drink
gathering of family and friends
gptkbp:historicalName Celtic traditions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Irish wake
gptkbp:location gptkb:cemetery
home of the deceased
gptkbp:notableFor Irish mythology
gptkbp:purpose mourning the dead
celebrating the life of the deceased
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Irish_diaspora
gptkb:cemetery
wake (ceremony)
gptkbp:religion often includes Catholic prayers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wake_(1961_film)
gptkb:Wake_(1965_film)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7