The Heavenly Kings

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:temple
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:temple
gptkb:statue
temple murals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Heavenly Kings
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Dhritarashtra
gptkb:Virudhaka
gptkb:Virupaksha
gptkb:Vaisravana
gptkbp:is_associated_with prosperity
the balance of nature
earthly power
the maintenance of order
the elements
protection of the Buddha
the protection of the Dharma
the protection of the community
the safeguarding of the law
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in local traditions
Buddhist festivals
gptkbp:is_considered protectors of the realm
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:temple
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:temple
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:temple
gptkb:Four_Heavenly_Kings
gptkb:Japanese_Buddhism
Tenbu in Japanese
Tian Wang in Chinese
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as gptkb:weapon
gptkb:historical_narratives
gptkb:processions
gptkb:item
cultural performances
paintings
ceremonial contexts
sacred objects
divine attributes
dynamic action
a retinue of followers
symbols of power
mythological contexts
ornate armor
warrior figures
guardian animals
martial poses
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:award
safety and security
victory in battle
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Mahayana_Buddhism
the cultural heritage
the religious landscape
the spiritual hierarchy
the Buddhist cosmology
the Buddhist pantheon
the guardian deities
gptkbp:is_protected_by the faithful
the four cardinal directions
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by gptkb:Chinese_folk_religion
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Daniel_Wu
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4