Tangata manu (birdman) cult

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Tangata_manu_(birdman)_cult
GPTKB entity
Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:religious_organization
gptkbp:annualEvent Tangata manu competition
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Rapa_Nui_people
gptkbp:centeredIn gptkb:Orongo
gptkbp:culturalSignificance leadership selection
gptkbp:endDate late 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tangata manu (birdman) cult
gptkbp:location gptkb:Easter_Island
gptkbp:mainDeity gptkb:Makemake
gptkbp:period 18th century
gptkbp:relatedTo Rapa Nui mythology
Makemake cult
gptkbp:ritualDanger rough seas
steep cliffs
shark-infested waters
gptkbp:ritualLocation gptkb:Motu_Nui
gptkb:Rano_Kau_volcano
Orongo village
gptkbp:ritualOutcome social status
spiritual power
sacred authority
birdman chosen
food privileges
isolation period
tribal prestige
gptkbp:ritualParticipants priests
warriors
chiefs
hopu (servants)
gptkbp:rituals egg hunt
climbing cliffs
swimming to Motu Nui
ensuring fertility
pleasing Makemake
selecting leader
sooty tern egg
gptkbp:ritualSeason gptkb:spring
gptkbp:suppressedBy gptkb:missionary
gptkbp:symbol frigatebird
gptkbp:winner birdman
gptkbp:winnerPrivileges shaved head
sacred status
exclusive food
painted body
special residence
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rapa_Nui_people
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5