Zodiac
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The Zodiac is a band of the sky divided into twelve signs, traditionally used in astrology and based on the apparent paths of the Sun, Moon, and planets through specific constellations.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Zodiac canonical | 9 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T869208 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Zodiac Context triple: [Sagittarius, constellationFamily, Zodiac]
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Zodiac
Zodiac is a renowned big-wall aid climbing route on the southeast face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, known for its steep, technical pitches and sustained difficulty.
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B.
Zodiac
"Zodiac" is a 2007 crime thriller film directed by David Fincher that chronicles the real-life hunt for the Zodiac Killer in late-1960s and 1970s California.
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Zodiac
Zodiac is a historic Swiss watch brand, now owned by Fossil Group, known for its distinctive dive and sports watches.
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Se7en
Se7en is a 1995 neo-noir psychological crime thriller film about two detectives hunting a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi.
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L.A. Confidential
L.A. Confidential is a 1997 neo-noir crime film set in 1950s Los Angeles, acclaimed for its intricate plot, stylish direction, and ensemble cast.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Zodiac Target entity description: The Zodiac is a band of the sky divided into twelve signs, traditionally used in astrology and based on the apparent paths of the Sun, Moon, and planets through specific constellations.
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A.
Zodiac
Zodiac is a renowned big-wall aid climbing route on the southeast face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, known for its steep, technical pitches and sustained difficulty.
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B.
Zodiac
"Zodiac" is a 2007 crime thriller film directed by David Fincher that chronicles the real-life hunt for the Zodiac Killer in late-1960s and 1970s California.
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C.
Zodiac
Zodiac is a historic Swiss watch brand, now owned by Fossil Group, known for its distinctive dive and sports watches.
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D.
Se7en
Se7en is a 1995 neo-noir psychological crime thriller film about two detectives hunting a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi.
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E.
L.A. Confidential
L.A. Confidential is a 1997 neo-noir crime film set in 1950s Los Angeles, acclaimed for its intricate plot, stylish direction, and ensemble cast.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
astrological concept
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band of the sky ⓘ celestial coordinate system ⓘ |
| adoptedBy |
Romans
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ancient Greeks ⓘ |
| angularWidth | about 8 degrees north and south of the ecliptic ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Moon sign
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Sun sign ⓘ rising sign ⓘ twelve astrological signs ⓘ |
| basedOn |
apparent path of the Moon
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apparent path of the Sun ⓘ apparent paths of the planets ⓘ |
| calendarRelation | divides the year into twelve segments ⓘ |
| centeredOn | ecliptic ⓘ |
| coordinateType | ecliptic longitude band ⓘ |
| correspondsTo | twelve zodiacal constellations ⓘ |
| distinctFrom | astronomical constellations ⓘ |
| dividedInto | twelve signs ⓘ |
| hasCulturalOrigin | Mesopotamia ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Aquarius
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Aries ⓘ Cancer ⓘ Capricorn ⓘ Gemini ⓘ Leo ⓘ Libra ⓘ Pisces ⓘ Sagittarius ⓘ Scorpio ⓘ Taurus ⓘ Virgo ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
sidereal zodiac
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tropical zodiac ⓘ |
| influenced |
Hellenistic astrology
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Indian astrology ⓘ Western astrology ⓘ |
| measuredAlong | celestial sphere ⓘ |
| originatedIn | Babylonian astronomy ⓘ |
| relatedTo | ecliptic ⓘ |
| symbolismIncludes |
animals
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mythological figures ⓘ objects ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Vedic astrologers
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Western astrologers ⓘ |
| usedFor |
astrological predictions
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horoscope construction ⓘ |
| usedIn | astrology ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Zodiac Description of subject: The Zodiac is a band of the sky divided into twelve signs, traditionally used in astrology and based on the apparent paths of the Sun, Moon, and planets through specific constellations.
Referenced by (9)
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