Komainu statues

GPTKB entity

Statements (67)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:statues
gptkbp:are_commonly_located_in gptkb:temples
gptkbp:are_often_carved_from wood or stone
gptkbp:are_often_placed_near water features
gptkbp:are_part_of gptkb:Japanese_folklore
Shinto rituals
cultural heritage sites
Japanese architectural heritage
gptkbp:are_sculpted_to_represent strength and courage
gptkbp:are_sometimes_incorporated_into modern art
landscaping designs
gptkbp:are_typically_positioned at the entrance of shrines
gptkbp:can_be_found_in gptkb:Buddhist_temple
gptkb:gardens
Shinto shrines
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:Japanese_culture
gptkbp:depicts lion-dog creatures
gptkbp:has_artwork various colors
gptkbp:has_influenced other cultures' guardian statues
gptkbp:has_variations size
design and style
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Komainu statues
gptkbp:is_associated_with the deity Inari
gptkbp:is_believed_to spiritual significance
ward off evil spirits
gptkbp:is_considered_to_be gptkb:cultural_icon
bring good fortune
protectors of the home
symbols of loyalty
gptkbp:is_decorated_with gptkb:decorative_arts
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by gptkb:offerings
Torii gates
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with community events
prosperity
festive occasions
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as gptkb:traditional_crafts
the duality of life
gptkbp:is_often_described_as foo dogs
gptkbp:is_often_featured_in Japanese films
gptkbp:is_often_gifted gptkb:temples
new businesses
gptkbp:is_often_involved_in cultural festivals
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in gptkb:historical_sites
gptkb:art_galleries
gptkb:museums
public parks
private collections
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:rituals
gptkb:spiritual_practices
promotional materials
cultural exchanges
educational contexts
decorative elements
cultural tourism.
martial arts symbolism
gptkbp:is_popular_in tourist areas
gptkbp:is_represented_in art and literature
gptkbp:is_visible_from gptkb:festivals
gptkbp:known_as shishi
gptkbp:made_of gptkb:stone
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:photography visitors
gptkbp:served_as guardian figures
gptkbp:symbolizes protection
gptkbp:traditionally_have one open mouth and one closed mouth
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Komasan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6