Khmer lion guardian
E421950
The Khmer lion guardian is a traditional Cambodian mythological lion statue placed at temples and sacred sites to symbolize protection, strength, and spiritual guardianship.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Khmer lion guardian canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4211653 — 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: Khmer lion guardian Context triple: [Chinthe, hasSimilarMythicalCreature, Khmer lion guardian]
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A.
Lion-Mher
Lion-Mher is a heroic figure from the Armenian epic cycle "Daredevils of Sassoun," renowned for his extraordinary strength and lion-like bravery.
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B.
Kea Lion
The Kea Lion is a notable landmark associated with the Kea region, likely featuring a lion-themed statue or monument that serves as a local symbol or point of interest.
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C.
Le Tigre
Le Tigre was the fierce political nickname of French statesman Georges Clemenceau, reflecting his combative and determined leadership style, especially during World War I.
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D.
Le Tigre
Le Tigre is an American feminist electroclash and dance-punk band known for its politically charged lyrics, DIY aesthetic, and fusion of punk, electronic, and pop influences.
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E.
Bachué
Bachué is a principal mother goddess in Muisca mythology, associated with creation, fertility, and the origin of humanity.
- 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: Khmer lion guardian Target entity description: The Khmer lion guardian is a traditional Cambodian mythological lion statue placed at temples and sacred sites to symbolize protection, strength, and spiritual guardianship.
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A.
Lion-Mher
Lion-Mher is a heroic figure from the Armenian epic cycle "Daredevils of Sassoun," renowned for his extraordinary strength and lion-like bravery.
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B.
Kea Lion
The Kea Lion is a notable landmark associated with the Kea region, likely featuring a lion-themed statue or monument that serves as a local symbol or point of interest.
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C.
Le Tigre
Le Tigre was the fierce political nickname of French statesman Georges Clemenceau, reflecting his combative and determined leadership style, especially during World War I.
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D.
Le Tigre
Le Tigre is an American feminist electroclash and dance-punk band known for its politically charged lyrics, DIY aesthetic, and fusion of punk, electronic, and pop influences.
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E.
Bachué
Bachué is a principal mother goddess in Muisca mythology, associated with creation, fertility, and the origin of humanity.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Khmer art motif
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guardian statue ⓘ mythological creature ⓘ religious sculpture ⓘ |
| artStyle |
Angkorian art
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linked to:
Khmer architecture
Khmer sculpture ⓘ |
| associatedWithReligion |
Buddhism
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Hinduism ⓘ |
| continuesInUse | contemporary Cambodian religious sites ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Cambodia ⓘ |
| culture | Khmer culture ⓘ |
| depictedIn | Cambodian temple reliefs ⓘ |
| feature |
bared fangs
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large claws ⓘ muscular body ⓘ open mouth ⓘ stylized mane ⓘ |
| foundAt |
Angkor Wat
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Banteay Srei ⓘ Bayon temple ⓘ Khmer temple complexes ⓘ
linked to:
Khmer architecture
Preah Vihear Temple ⓘ |
| function |
mark sacred boundaries
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protect temple precincts ⓘ ward off evil spirits ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Indian lion iconography ⓘ |
| materialUsed |
bronze
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laterite ⓘ sandstone ⓘ wood ⓘ |
| placedAt |
pagodas
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sacred sites ⓘ sanctuary thresholds ⓘ stairways of temples ⓘ temple entrances ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Chinese guardian lions
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linked to:
Chinese guardian lion
Southeast Asian temple guardian lions ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
courage
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protection ⓘ royal power ⓘ spiritual guardianship ⓘ strength ⓘ territorial guardianship ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
Angkor period
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linked to:
Khmer Empire
post-Angkor period ⓘ |
| typicalPose |
seated
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standing ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Khmer temple architecture
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linked to:
Khmer architecture
entrance flanking sculptures ⓘ stair balustrade decoration ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Khmer lion guardian Description of subject: The Khmer lion guardian is a traditional Cambodian mythological lion statue placed at temples and sacred sites to symbolize protection, strength, and spiritual guardianship.
Referenced by (1)
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