Komainu

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythical_creatures
gptkbp:associated_with Shinto shrines
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:granite
gptkb:clay
gptkb:marble
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:Japanese_culture
gptkbp:depicted_in pair of statues
gptkbp:female_komainu has closed mouth
gptkbp:has_variations gptkb:Foo_dog
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Komainu
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:guardian_lion-dog
gptkb:cultural_icon
gptkbp:is_associated_with protection of the home
gptkbp:is_believed_to ward off evil
gptkbp:is_considered_to_be sacred
gptkbp:is_decorated_with ornate carvings
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:gardens
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with gptkb:wealth
prosperity
imperial palaces
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as male and female
gptkbp:is_often_featured_in gptkb:media
gptkbp:is_often_gifted a symbol of protection
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in gptkb:historical_sites
gptkb:temples
public parks
public spaces
cultural institutions
homes
private gardens
pairs
temple entrances
gptkbp:is_often_used_in promotional materials
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkb:Japanese_folklore
gptkb:religious_practices
Japanese architecture
Japanese heritage
gptkbp:is_protected_by gptkb:Spirit
gptkbp:is_represented_in art and literature
various styles
gptkbp:is_similar_to gptkb:Chinese_guardian_lions
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of strength
fidelity
gptkbp:is_used_for gptkb:decorative_arts
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:festivals
ceremonies
gptkbp:known_as shishi
gptkbp:made_of gptkb:stone
gptkb:wood
bronze
gptkbp:male_komainu has open mouth
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:represents yin and yang
gptkbp:symbolizes protection
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:rituals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Princess_in_Love
gptkb:Fu_Dog
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5