the cult of Elagabal

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:church
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Elagabalus
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Elagabalus
sexual rites
gptkbp:celebrates solstice festivals
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:modern_paganism
gptkbp:dissolved 3rd century AD
gptkbp:emphasizes divine kingship
gptkbp:enacted_by Christian emperors
gptkbp:followers gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Elagabalus
218 AD
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the cult of Elagabal
gptkbp:influenced later religious practices
gptkbp:influenced_by Syrian religion
local Syrian traditions
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:is_associated_with the sun god
the idea of a universal religion
ritualistic excesses
the concept of the divine child
gptkbp:is_available_in gptkb:Severan_dynasty
gptkbp:is_characterized_by its syncretism
gptkbp:is_cited_in discussions of religious syncretism.
gptkbp:is_considered a reflection of cultural exchange in the Roman Empire
a controversial cult
a form of solar worship
a significant impact on Roman culture
gptkbp:is_considered_as a symbol of decadence
gptkbp:is_criticized_for Christian writers
its foreign origins
gptkbp:is_described_as a short-lived phenomenon
gptkbp:is_discussed_in ancient sources
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:archaeological_site
archaeological findings
gptkbp:is_influential_in the spread of Eastern religions in Rome
gptkbp:is_involved_in political power struggles
gptkbp:is_known_for its extravagant rituals
gptkbp:is_linked_to the concept of divine favor
the worship of the sun
the worship of Baal
gptkbp:is_noted_for its political implications
its unique practices
its integration of various traditions
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with a precursor to later religious movements
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to gptkb:the_cult_of_Mithras
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:election
traditionalists
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Roman_imperial_cult
the history of Roman religion
the broader context of Roman religious pluralism
gptkbp:is_promoted_by gptkb:Elagabalus
gptkbp:is_similar_to other mystery religions
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by Elagabal
gptkbp:notable_figures the Severan period
gptkbp:notable_for its elaborate ceremonies
gptkbp:origin Emperor's reign
gptkbp:participated_in traditional Roman religion
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:Emperor_Elagabalus
gptkb:Rome
gptkbp:sacraments dancing
gptkbp:symbolizes gptkb:deity
gptkbp:temple gptkb:Rome
gptkbp:tradition sacrifices
gptkbp:was_a_patron_of gptkb:Elagabalus