komainu

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/komainu
GPTKB entity
Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:statue
gptkbp:appearance lion-dog
gptkbp:category gptkb:religious_art
gptkb:Japanese_folklore
gptkbp:commonSince gptkb:Heian_period
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Shinto
gptkb:Buddhist_temple
gptkbp:function guardian
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Korean_haetae
gptkb:Chinese_guardian_lion
gptkbp:material gptkb:stone
gptkb:wood
gptkbp:mouthClosedSymbolizes end (Un)
gptkbp:mouthOpenSymbolizes beginning (A)
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:symbolizes protection
gptkbp:usuallyPairedWith another komainu
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shintoism
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label komainu