the Babylonian New Year festival
GPTKB entity
Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:festival
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:god_of_Babylon
|
| gptkbp:battle_honors |
gptkb:Marduk
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| gptkbp:features |
the planting of seeds
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the Babylonian New Year festival
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| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:award
gptkb:processions sacrifices feasting |
| gptkbp:involves |
sacred rites
the offering of gifts the king's procession the reenactment of creation myths |
| gptkbp:is_a_time_for |
gptkb:community_service
gptkb:organization community bonding family gatherings artistic performances cultural rituals honoring ancestors spiritual renewal spiritual gatherings community celebrations promoting peace forgiveness and reconciliation reflection and hope renewal and rebirth building connections celebrating diversity celebrating heritage sharing stories celebrating life renewing friendships |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
fertility rites
the goddess Ishtar agricultural renewal |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:church
gptkb:Babylonians gptkb:historical_figure music and dance March or April the spring equinox the city of Nippur various Mesopotamian cultures |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
ritual purification
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| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
gptkb:the_Epic_of_Gilgamesh
|
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
gptkb:archaeological_site
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:Akitu
|
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
the lunar calendar
the renewal of kingship |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Mesopotamian culture
the agricultural cycle |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
a public holiday
a cultural heritage |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
gptkb:Babylon
|
| gptkbp:significance |
the king's legitimacy
|
| gptkbp:symbol |
unity among people
|
| gptkbp:tradition |
the 4th millennium BC
|
| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
the beginning of the new year
the recitation of prayers |
| gptkbp:works_for |
12 days
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