Sweat Lodge

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:rituals
gptkbp:associated_with healing rituals
gptkbp:can_be_used_for personal reflection
gptkbp:can_include drumming and chanting
meditation practices
gptkbp:conducted a spiritual leader
gptkbp:constructed_in natural materials
various shapes
gptkbp:cultural_significance represents a connection to ancestors
gptkbp:enhances physical well-being
gptkbp:facilitates self-discovery
gptkbp:fosters emotional healing
gptkbp:has_tradition songs and prayers
gptkbp:held_in significant life events
gptkbp:honors the four directions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sweat Lodge
gptkbp:is_associated_with purification rites
gptkbp:is_common_in various Indigenous cultures
gptkbp:is_considered a rite of passage
a transformative experience
a sacred space
a communal experience
gptkbp:is_different_from steam room
gptkbp:is_facilitated_by elders
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by feasting
sharing of experiences
storytelling.
gptkbp:is_often_built_near water sources
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:is_often_used_in groups
group therapy
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:spiritual_practices
traditional ceremonies
vision quests
healing ceremonies
gptkbp:is_used_for community bonding
gptkbp:is_used_to connect with the spirit world
gptkbp:location often in a natural setting
gptkbp:often_includes gptkb:traditional_medicine
heated stones
gptkbp:opening_ceremony varies by tradition
gptkbp:participants usually gather in a circle
gptkbp:promotes mental clarity
gptkbp:purpose spiritual purification
gptkbp:setlist is often through a small opening
gptkbp:temperature_inside can exceed 200° F (93° C)
gptkbp:traditionally_built_by community members
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Native_American_culture
gptkbp:water_requirement water is poured on hot stones
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Assiniboine_people
gptkb:Blackfoot_people
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6