Zhong Kui

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:deity
gptkb:mythological_figure
historical figure
gptkbp:appearsIn paintings
Chinese opera
classical Chinese literature
gptkbp:associatedWith exorcism
protection against evil
gptkbp:culturalSignificance gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Korea
gptkb:Vietnam
gptkbp:depictedIn man with a fierce face and bushy beard
gptkbp:gender male
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zhong Kui
gptkbp:iconography often accompanied by demons
often shown with a sword
gptkbp:legendaryStory committed suicide
appointed King of Ghosts by the Jade Emperor
failed imperial examination
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Chinese_folk_religion
gptkbp:popularFor gptkb:Chinese_folk_religion
East Asian art
Taoist tradition
gptkbp:portrayedBy various actors in Chinese opera
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:disease
evil spirits
misfortune
bad luck
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Jade_Emperor
demons
ghosts
exorcists
gptkbp:role vanquisher of ghosts and evil beings
gptkbp:subjectOf gptkb:television_series
films
poems
folk tales
woodblock prints
many Chinese paintings
gptkbp:symbolizes justice
righteousness
protection
gptkbp:worshippedIn gptkb:Duanwu_Festival
temples
businesses
homes
people seeking protection from evil
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:地府
gptkb:Taoist_mythology
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6