Zangbeto

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:saint
Traditional masquerade
Cultural entity
gptkbp:appearance Tall, conical costume made of raffia or straw
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Voodoo
gptkbp:coreBelief Possessed by spirits
gptkbp:etymology Zan (night) + gbeto (men)
gptkbp:festival Zangbeto Festival
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zangbeto
gptkbp:languageOfOrigin Gun language
gptkbp:performs Ritual dances
Public displays
gptkbp:practicedIn gptkb:Ogu_people
gptkb:Benin
gptkb:Nigeria
gptkb:Togo
gptkbp:purpose Enforce traditional laws
Patrol streets at night
Scare away evil
gptkbp:role Law enforcement
Community protector
Night watchman
gptkbp:symbolizes gptkb:state_order
Justice
Spiritual protection
gptkbp:worshippedIn Ogu communities
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:African-Indonesian
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6