mythologicalRole

P9987
predicate

Indicates the specific function, duty, or status an entity holds within a mythological or legendary context.

All labels observed (91)

Label Occurrences
roleInMyth 494
mythologicalRole canonical 402
mythologicalFunction 119

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: mythologicalRole
Generated description
Indicates the specific function, duty, or status an entity holds within a mythological or legendary context.

Sample triples (1,461)

Subject Object
Promachus One of the sons of the Seven against Thebes via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Eriphyle instigator of Amphiaraus’ doomed expedition via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Eriphyle figure whose betrayal leads to later vengeance by the Epigoni via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Chalciope mother of the sons of Phrixus via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Chalciope helper of Medea in some versions via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Absyrtus pursuer of Jason and Medea via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Absyrtus victim used to delay Aeëtes’ pursuit via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Apsyrtus son of King Aeëtes of Colchis via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Apsyrtus brother of Medea via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Ocean
surface form: Oceanus
encircles the Earth with a great river via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Ocean
surface form: Oceanus
boundary of the known world via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Ceto personification of the perils of the sea
Σκύλλα τέρας που κατατρώει άνδρες του Οδυσσέα via predicate surface "roleInOdyssey"
Julus intermediate ancestor between Aeneas and Romulus via predicate surface "mythicFunction"
Tahmuras civilizer king via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Manuchehr king of Iran via predicate surface "roleInShahnameh"
Satanika warrior via predicate surface "roleInKurukshetraWar"
Oebalus ancestor of Spartan kings
Oebalus link between Perseid and Spartan dynasties
Asopus River personified as a god via predicate surface "hasMythologicalFunction"
Asopus River father of several nymphs in myth via predicate surface "hasMythologicalFunction"
Ὄθρυς (Othrys)
surface form: Ὄθρυς
stronghold of the Titans
Ares’s dragon obstacle to Cadmus via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Ares’s dragon source of warriors through its teeth via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Leucothea rescues Odysseus from shipwreck via predicate surface "roleInOdyssey"
Echion ancestor of Theban royal line via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Theban Maenads punish impiety toward Dionysus via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Theban Maenads illustrate dangers of denying Dionysus via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Κάδμος ancestor of many Theban royal figures via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Ινώ protector of sailors
Αγήνορας πρόγονος πολλών ηρώων και βασιλικών γενών via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Θήβα Κάδμος via predicate surface "ιδρυτής_στη_μυθολογία" NERFINISHED
Θήβα Πενθέας via predicate surface "μυθικός_βασιλιάς" NERFINISHED
Θήβα Οιδίπους via predicate surface "μυθικός_βασιλιάς"
Θήβα Κρέων via predicate surface "μυθικός_βασιλιάς" NERFINISHED
Vseslav of Polotsk sorcerer-like prince via predicate surface "roleInFolklore"
Vseslav of Polotsk shape-shifter via predicate surface "roleInFolklore"
River Mnemosyne source of memory for souls
Chirimachus minor character via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Cassiopeia (queen of Aethiopia)
surface form: Cassiopeia
cause of Andromeda’s endangerment via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Admetus' father Pheres
surface form: Pheres
father of King Admetus of Pherae via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Children of Hephaestus assistants of Hephaestus in his forge
Children of Hephaestus makers of tools for gods and heroes
Children of Hephaestus patrons of craftsmen
Electra instigator of revenge against Clytemnestra and Aegisthus via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
Electra supporter of Orestes via predicate surface "roleInMyth"
“Hercules and Antaeus”
surface form: Hercules and Antaeus
hero via predicate surface "narrativeRoleOfHeracles"
Pygmalion murderer of Dido’s husband in many accounts via predicate surface "roleInDidoMyth"
Athamas king of Orchomenus
Athamas king of Boeotia