Statements (68)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Voodoo
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| gptkbp:act_as |
spiritual leaders
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| gptkbp:are |
gptkb:Female
respected figures often depicted in art often featured in literature influential in their communities often involved in cultural preservation often misunderstood by outsiders often involved in community service often part of family traditions often consulted for advice often seen as mediators often seen as wise women connected to the spiritual world often respected for their knowledge often seen as healers often seen as protectors of tradition part of a larger cultural heritage part of a religious tradition part of the Vodou pantheon |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Haitian_Vodou
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| gptkbp:can |
provide guidance
interpret dreams provide emotional support offer protection communicate with ancestors perform sacrifices facilitate communication with spirits perform divination perform rituals for prosperity bless objects create sacred spaces facilitate community healing. facilitate healing ceremonies lead community gatherings lead prayer sessions offer spiritual counseling provide insight into personal issues |
| gptkbp:can_be_used_to |
conduct funerals
conduct weddings perform exorcisms celebrate festivals perform healing rituals lead rituals create talismans perform cleansing rituals teach others about Vodou use altars use candles in rituals use dance in rituals use music in rituals use offerings in rituals use storytelling in practices use symbols in practices work with herbal remedies work with other practitioners |
| gptkbp:can_conduct |
ceremonies
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Voodoo priestesses
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| gptkbp:invoke |
gptkb:Spirit
|
| gptkbp:offers |
healing
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| gptkbp:often_have |
have apprentices
wear traditional clothing |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:rituals
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| gptkbp:served_in |
gptkb:community
|
| gptkbp:uses |
herbs
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Louisiana_Voodoo
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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