Statements (248)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Christianity
gptkb:mystery gptkb:mysticism |
| gptkbp:artwork |
Mithraic frescoes
Mithraic inscriptions Mithraic mosaics Mithraic reliefs Mithraic sculptures |
| gptkbp:belief |
afterlife
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| gptkbp:branch |
various tariqas
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
gptkb:Sol_Invictus
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| gptkbp:decline |
4th century AD
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| gptkbp:declined_in |
gptkb:rise_of_Christianity
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| gptkbp:emphasizes |
love of God
spiritual closeness |
| gptkbp:encourages |
selflessness
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| gptkbp:features |
tauroctony
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| gptkbp:focuses_on |
gptkb:mysticism
inner purification |
| gptkbp:followers |
Mithraists
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| gptkbp:geographic_distribution |
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Britain gptkb:Germany gptkb:Greece gptkb:Italy gptkb:North_Africa gptkb:Asia_Minor Roman provinces |
| gptkbp:has |
gptkb:iconography
mythological narratives seven grades of initiation underground temples a rich tradition of storytelling rituals of purification a complex hierarchy a focus on ethical living a complex cosmology a focus on personal salvation a focus on the afterlife a rich symbolic language a network of temples a complex system of beliefs a community of initiates a focus on community bonding a focus on moral integrity a focus on spiritual enlightenment a legacy in modern esotericism a significant archaeological record a significant influence on later religious thought a significant role in Roman culture myth of the birth of Mithras rituals involving bull sacrifice rituals of communion |
| gptkbp:has_diversity_initiatives |
beliefs and practices
|
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:art
gptkb:culture gptkb:Islamic_art gptkb:literature gptkb:Islamic_philosophy gptkb:music |
| gptkbp:has_lore |
gptkb:Mithras
|
| gptkbp:has_method |
gptkb:community_gatherings
gptkb:asceticism meditation spiritual retreats |
| gptkbp:has_origin |
gptkb:Islam
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| gptkbp:has_symbol |
the heart
|
| gptkbp:has_tradition |
gptkb:whirling_dervishes
gptkb:sacrifice initiation |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:Rumi
gptkb:Al-Ghazali gptkb:Rabia_al-Adawiyya gptkb:Ibn_Arabi |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
1st to 4th century AD
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sufism
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| gptkbp:iconography |
Mithras slaying the bull
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| gptkbp:includes |
Sufis
the concept of salvation mystical elements sacred meals |
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Christianity
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| gptkbp:initiation_level |
grade of Father
grade of Lion grade of Persian grade of Raven grade of Soldier |
| gptkbp:involves |
initiation rituals
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
the study of ancient religions
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| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Rumi
gptkb:Al-Ghazali gptkb:astrology the concept of duality spiritual mentorship ritual dances Sufi saints mystical poetry spiritual guides mystical experiences the sun god spiritual music the Sufi path the Sufi way of life |
| gptkbp:is_believed_to |
originated in Persia
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:festivals
gptkb:rituals |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
gptkb:spiritual_leader
ritualistic practices tolerance ritualistic secrecy mystical practices dualism the use of allegory the use of sacred symbols the use of metaphors the use of sacred texts |
| gptkbp:is_connected_to |
gptkb:mysticism
the quest for truth the concept of love the concept of divine love the concept of baqa the concept of fana |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a male-only religion
|
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a form of worship
a spiritual journey a way of life a path to God |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
some orthodox Muslims
|
| gptkbp:is_divided_into |
orders
tariqas |
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
gptkb:historical_texts
gptkb:literature gptkb:philosophy |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
gptkb:academic_research
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| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
gptkb:Hadith
gptkb:Islam gptkb:Islamic_philosophy gptkb:rituals local cultures philosophical traditions the teachings of Muhammad |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:social_justice
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:poetry
spiritual gatherings spiritual music its secrecy its elaborate rituals its unique rituals its elaborate initiation ceremonies |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:mysticism gptkb:Islamic_philosophy gptkb:spirituality mystical poetry the idea of rebirth Roman military culture Roman imperial ideology the concept of divine order |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
other mystery religions
public religions |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
gptkb:literature_and_art
art and sculpture |
| gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in |
the context of ancient philosophy
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| gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
gptkb:historical_texts
|
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
extremism
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:tradition
Islamic spirituality the Islamic world |
| gptkbp:is_practiced_in |
gptkb:Soldier
gptkb:Europe gptkb:poetry gptkb:music Sufis many countries various ethnic groups dhikr whirling many followers mystical rites |
| gptkbp:is_prominent_in |
gptkb:Egypt
gptkb:Iran gptkb:North_Africa gptkb:Southeast_Asia gptkb:Turkey South Asia the Middle East the Arabian Peninsula the Balkans |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:Persian_literature
Muslim communities |
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
Mithras slaying the bull
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| gptkbp:is_said_to_be |
influenced early Christianity
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
religious scholars
the context of ancient religions |
| gptkbp:is_worshipped_by |
gptkb:Mithras
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Roman_Empire
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| gptkbp:mythology |
Mithras and the elements
Mithras and the moon Mithras and the sun Mithras and the zodiac Mithras' birth from a rock |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
1st to 4th centuries AD
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| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Roman_Empire
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| gptkbp:originated_in |
gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkb:Islam |
| gptkbp:philosophy |
salvation
spiritual purification dualism unity with the divine cosmic struggle moral code mystical knowledge love for humanity |
| gptkbp:promotes |
peace
love and devotion tolerance |
| gptkbp:ritual_meal |
sacred banquet
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| gptkbp:sacred_day |
Sunday
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| gptkbp:symbol |
gptkb:bull_riding
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| gptkbp:temple |
gptkb:Sufism
|
| gptkbp:text |
Mithras Liturgy
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| gptkbp:values |
spiritual experience
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
gptkb:eagle
gptkb:Dog gptkb:Lion gptkb:snake gptkb:bull_riding |
| gptkbp:writings |
Sufi texts
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Rumi
gptkb:Qunari gptkb:Advaita_Vedanta gptkb:Bhakti_Yoga gptkb:John_Coltrane gptkb:Ali_ibn_Abi_Talib gptkb:Islam gptkb:hymns gptkb:mysticism gptkb:order gptkb:Ismaili_Islam gptkb:Ismaili_Khojas gptkb:Omar_Khayyam gptkb:Sunni_Islam gptkb:Great_Prophet_33 gptkb:Great_Prophet_49 gptkb:dynasty gptkb:Shia_Islam gptkb:Fremen |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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