Song of Roland

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:poet
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chanson_de_Roland
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:theatre
gptkb:films
gptkb:opera
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:novel
gptkbp:art_movement Medieval literature
gptkbp:author gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:conflict loyalty vs betrayal
Christianity vs Islam
gptkbp:cultural_significance chivalric ideals
French national identity
Christian-Muslim conflict
gptkbp:famous_quote " A hero's death"
" Roland's horn is blown"
" To die for one's country"
gptkbp:first_published 11th century
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Carolingian_Empire
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Song of Roland
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Politician
European epic poetry
gptkbp:is_characterized_by Charlemagne as a wise king
Ganelon as a traitor
Roland as a tragic hero
gptkbp:language Old French
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Roland
gptkb:Charlemagne
gptkb:Ganelon
gptkbp:moral value of loyalty
importance of honor
sacrifice for one's lord
gptkbp:narrative_style gptkb:award
epic narrative
gptkbp:notable_event Ganelon's treachery
death of Roland
Charlemagne's revenge
Roland's call for help
battle against the Saracens
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:mythological_figure
religious themes
heroic couplets
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Battle_of_Roncevaux_Pass
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:battle
horn (Olifant)
sword (Durendal)
gptkbp:theme gptkb:heroism
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:chivalry