Kelpie (mythological water spirit)
GPTKB entity
Statements (35)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:water |
| gptkbp:appearance |
gptkb:human
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
drowning
danger |
| gptkbp:canBeCaptured |
using its bridle
|
| gptkbp:canBeTamed |
removing bridle
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| gptkbp:depictedIn |
gptkb:The_Kelpies_(Falkirk_sculptures)
|
| gptkbp:describedBy |
shape-shifting
|
| gptkbp:destroyedBy |
iron
prayers crosses |
| gptkbp:etymology |
Scots Gaelic 'cailpeach' or 'colpach' (heifer or colt)
|
| gptkbp:featuredIn |
gptkb:art
gptkb:literature gptkb:folk Scottish legends |
| gptkbp:firstAttested |
18th century
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
rivers
streams |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
mane of serpents
sticky skin |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:European_folklore
|
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:Scotland
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Nuckelavee
gptkb:Selkie gptkb:Each-uisge |
| gptkbp:riskFactor |
children
humans |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
treachery
danger of water |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:horse_race
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Australian_Kelpie
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Kelpie (mythological water spirit)
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