Oankali

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Xenogenesis_Trilogy
gptkbp:adaptation adapt to environments
gptkbp:adapted_into ability to thrive in various ecosystems
gptkbp:appearance tentacled beings
gptkbp:art_style unique forms of art
gptkbp:casualties adaptation to changing environments
gptkbp:characteristics genetic traders
gptkbp:communication telepathic abilities
gptkbp:conflict dialogue and negotiation
focus on understanding differences
humans' resistance to their ways
gptkbp:cultural_impact influence on modern science fiction narratives
gptkbp:cultural_practices rituals around genetic exchange
sharing knowledge with humans
value of genetic exchange
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of hope and fear
importance of family units
gptkbp:future_plans coexistence with humans
gptkbp:game_world a spaceship called the ' Oankali ship'
gptkbp:goal preservation of genetic diversity
gptkbp:has_ability genetic manipulation
highly intelligent beings
gptkbp:has_feature three genders
gptkbp:has_skill advanced understanding of biology
gptkbp:historical_context post-apocalyptic Earth
gptkbp:historical_event arrival on Earth after nuclear war
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Oankali
gptkbp:influence science fiction genre
gptkbp:intelligence understand complex emotions
gptkbp:interacts_with with other alien species
gptkbp:is_explored_in study of human genetics
gptkbp:legacy impact on future generations of humans
gptkbp:literary_devices used to explore human nature
gptkbp:moral ethical implications of genetic manipulation
highly empathetic beings
gptkbp:mythology part of human folklore in the story
gptkbp:narrative_style part of a trilogy
central to the plot of ' Lilith's Brood'
gptkbp:narrative_theme exploration of identity
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Lilith_Iyapo
gptkbp:origin Octavia Butler's ' Lilith's Brood'
gptkbp:philosophy value of diversity
cooperation over competition
questions about humanity's future
gptkbp:public_perception viewed as both saviors and threats by humans
gptkbp:related_species model for cooperation
gptkbp:relationship gptkb:Person
caretakers of the planet
gptkbp:reproduction interbreeding with humans
gptkbp:role mediators between species
gptkbp:social_structure gptkb:architect
communal living
testing human adaptability
gptkbp:species promote genetic health
gptkbp:technology advanced biotechnology