besa (pledge of honor)

GPTKB entity

Statements (16)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bridge
Albanian epic poetry
code of honor
gptkbp:culturalSignificance highly valued in Albanian society
gptkbp:etymology Albanian word 'besa' meaning 'faith' or 'trust'
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label besa (pledge of honor)
gptkbp:languageOfOrigin gptkb:Albanian
gptkbp:meaning to keep a promise
word of honor
gptkbp:notableFor hospitality
protection of Jews during WWII by Albanians
protection of guests
gptkbp:practicedIn gptkb:Albanians
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Kanun
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gheg_Albanians
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7