hasMythicFunction
P49015
predicate
Indicates that something serves a symbolic, narrative, or ritual role within a mythic or mythological framework.
All labels observed (6)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| functionInMyth | 39 |
| hasMythicFunction canonical | 16 |
| hasRoleInMyth | 8 |
| hasMythRole | 6 |
| hasFunctionInMyth | 5 |
| mythFunction | 1 |
Description generation (PDg)
The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.
Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning. # Instructions Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. # Response Format Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: hasMythicFunction
Generated description
Indicates that something serves a symbolic, narrative, or ritual role within a mythic or mythological framework.
Sample triples (75)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
| Tyr | guarantor of oaths ⓘ |
| Tyr | patron of legal order ⓘ |
| Tyr | exemplar of self-sacrifice ⓘ |
| Iravan | protector of devotees via predicate surface "hasMythRole" ⓘ |
| Iravan | martyr of Kurukshetra via predicate surface "hasMythRole" ⓘ |
| River Phlegethon | torments the souls of the wicked via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
| River Phlegethon | serves as a boundary or barrier in the underworld via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
| Illyrius | explains origin of Illyrian peoples via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
| Illyrius |
explains name of Illyria
via predicate surface "functionInMyth"
ⓘ
linked to:
Illyrius
|
| Adonis | beloved of Aphrodite via predicate surface "hasMythRole" ⓘ |
| Adonis | beloved of Persephone via predicate surface "hasMythRole" ⓘ |
| Rhea Silvia | establishes divine paternity of Rome’s founders ⓘ |
| harpe sword | enabling mortals to defeat monsters via predicate surface "hasFunctionInMyth" ⓘ |
| harpe sword | enforcing the will of the gods via predicate surface "hasFunctionInMyth" ⓘ |
| House of Aeolus through Sisyphus | explains royal origins of Corinth ⓘ |
|
Cocytus
linked to:
River Cocytus
|
boundary between realms of the living and the dead via predicate surface "hasRoleInMyth" ⓘ |
|
Cocytus
linked to:
River Cocytus
|
route for souls entering Hades via predicate surface "hasRoleInMyth" ⓘ |
|
Yata no Kagami
linked to:
mirror Yata no Kagami
|
reflecting the image of Amaterasu via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
|
Moshup
linked to:
Moshup (figure in Wampanoag legend)
|
explains origin of local landforms via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
|
Moshup
linked to:
Moshup (figure in Wampanoag legend)
|
explains relationship between Wampanoag and the sea via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
| Golden Fleece | test of Jason’s worthiness via predicate surface "hasFunctionInMyth" ⓘ |
| Golden Fleece | condition for Jason to claim Iolcus’ throne via predicate surface "hasFunctionInMyth" ⓘ |
| Sabus | explains origin of the Sabine ethnonym via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
| Sabus | symbolic ancestor of a people via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
|
Aruna
linked to:
Aruna (Hindu god of dawn) symbolically
|
driving Surya’s chariot across the sky via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
|
Aruna
linked to:
Aruna (Hindu god of dawn) symbolically
|
preceding the full brilliance of the sun via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
| Kamo Tamayori-hime no Mikoto | mediator between human and divine realms for the Kamo community ⓘ |
| Apollo's purification at Tempe | legitimization of Apollo's control over Delphi ⓘ |
| Apollo's purification at Tempe | exemplification of purification after homicide ⓘ |
| Apollo's purification at Tempe | transition from violent avenger to civilizing god ⓘ |
| Lífþrasir | ancestor of future humankind via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
| Bull El | emphasizing El’s generative power via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
| Bull El | emphasizing El’s protective role as father via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
| Lord of Alfheim | symbol of divine kingship over elves ⓘ |
| Dromi | containment of a chaos monster ⓘ |
|
Temple of Diana (Aventine Hill)
linked to:
Temple of Diana
|
site of shared Roman-Latin dedication narrative via predicate surface "hasRoleInMyth" ⓘ |
| Chicomoztoc | starting point of migrations via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
| Chicomoztoc | origin of lineages via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
| Manu | rescuer of humanity from a great flood (in some versions) via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
| Mount Mandara | axis for cosmic churning via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
| Kaustubha gem | visual sign of Vishnu’s supremacy via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
|
Apasmara
linked to:
dwarf demon Apasmara
|
to show triumph of knowledge over ignorance via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
| Mormo | cautionary figure for children via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |
|
Lake Lerna
linked to:
LakeLerna
|
testing ground for Heracles’ strength and ingenuity ⓘ |
| Tahmuras | bridge between primal culture and later civilization ⓘ |
| Polydeuces | savior of shipwrecked sailors via predicate surface "hasMythRole" ⓘ |
| Polydeuces | avenger of wrongs against guests via predicate surface "hasMythRole" ⓘ |
| Periphas | member of the Calydonian royal family via predicate surface "hasRoleInMyth" ⓘ |
| Grass-Cutting Sword | protecting its bearer from fire and wind via predicate surface "hasFunctionInMyth" ⓘ |
| Tachibana River in Himuka | site of purification via predicate surface "functionInMyth" ⓘ |