Sed festival

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf ancient Roman festival
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Feast_of_the_Tail
gptkb:Heb_Sed
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:King
gptkbp:celebratedIn gptkb:Ancient_Egyptians
gptkbp:depictedIn reliefs and inscriptions
pyramid complexes
walls of temples
gptkbp:duration several days
gptkbp:firstCelebrated gptkb:Early_Dynastic_Period_of_Egypt
gptkbp:frequency traditionally after 30 years of a pharaoh's reign
gptkbp:location gptkb:Egypt
gptkbp:notablePharaohsWhoCelebrated gptkb:Amenhotep_III
gptkb:Ramses_II
gptkb:Djoser
gptkbp:purpose renewal of the pharaoh's power
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Egyptian_religion
kingship
gptkbp:rituals gptkb:King
double crown
sed robe
symbolic running and coronation ceremonies
gptkbp:subsequentFrequency every 3 or 4 years after the first
gptkbp:symbolizes rejuvenation of the king
renewal of royal authority
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lower_Egypt
gptkb:Egyptian_religion
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6