Entities
Data license: MIT · Data source: jebboone/deitydb
- entity_id
- {'description': 'Stable identifier (e.g. ENT_GRK_ZEUS, ENT_EGY_OSIRIS, ENT_ISL_MUSA)'}
- canonical_name
- {'description': 'Primary English name used in the database'}
- greek_name
- {'description': 'Greek-script name, where applicable'}
- tradition
- {'description': 'Religious or cultural tradition of origin'}
- entity_class
- {'description': 'Controlled top-level kind (19 values: deity, angel, demon, aeon, sefirah, spirit, monster, hero, ruler, prophet, sage, saint, scriptural-figure, abstraction, collective, realm, ritual, title, object) — recommended for filtering by kind'}
- entity_type
- {'description': 'Granular free-text type descriptor (894 distinct values; see entity_class for the controlled grouping)'}
- category
- {'description': 'Broader functional category (146 values — recommended for filtering)'}
- primary_domains
- {'description': 'Primary divine domains, comma-separated'}
- evidence_confidence
- {'description': 'Sourcing quality: A = direct primary-text attestation; B = strong secondary; C = inference; D = speculative'}
- chthonic_flag
- {'description': 'True if this entity has underworld or chthonic associations'}
- serpent_flag
- {'description': 'True if this entity has serpent or dragon associations'}
- short_note
- {'description': 'Scholarly description with source citations'}
23 rows where entity_class = "scriptural-figure" and tradition = "Christian/Biblical"
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| entity_id ▼ | canonical_name | greek_name | tradition | entity_type | category | primary_domains | tags | cult_scope | primary_period | evidence_confidence | review_status | inclusion_basis | earth_association_score | chthonic_flag | serpent_flag | short_note | entity_class |
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| ENT_CHR_FALSE_PROPHET | False Prophet | Christian/Biblical | Apocalyptic figure | Eschatological deceiver | false signs; the worship of the Beast | Christian | A | candidate_verified_name | Apocalyptic figure | 0 | 0 | 0 | The second beast from the earth, who deceives the world into worshipping the first Beast. | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_CHR_WHORE_BABYLON | Whore of Babylon | Christian/Biblical | Apocalyptic figure | Eschatological symbol | the great city; idolatry; persecution | Christian | A | candidate_verified_name | Apocalyptic figure | 0 | 0 | 0 | Babylon the Great, the scarlet woman drunk on the blood of the saints (Revelation 17). | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_APOLLOS | Apollos | Christian/Biblical | Apostolic figure | Apostolic coworker | Alexandrian Jewish teacher; eloquent preacher 'mighty in the Scriptures' | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream Abrahamic backbone deepening (v1.72.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | An eloquent Alexandrian Jew 'mighty in the Scriptures,' instructed more fully by Priscilla and Aquila, then a powerful coworker at Corinth whom Paul names as a fellow planter. | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_AQUILA | Aquila | Christian/Biblical | Apostolic figure | Apostolic coworker | Jewish tentmaker of Pontus; missionary coworker; host of a house church | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream Abrahamic backbone deepening (v1.72.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | Aquila, a Jew of Pontus and tentmaker, with his wife Priscilla a close coworker of Paul who instructed Apollos and hosted house churches at Ephesus and Rome. | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_CORNELIUS | Cornelius (the centurion) | Christian/Biblical | Roman official | Acts figure | the first Gentile convert; centurion of the Italian Cohort | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream backbone depth (v1.73.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | A God-fearing centurion at Caesarea who, after a vision, was baptized by Peter and became the first Gentile convert (Acts 10). | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_ETHIOPIAN_EUNUCH | The Ethiopian eunuch | Christian/Biblical | Acts figure | Court official | treasurer of Candace; early African convert baptized by Philip | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream backbone depth (v1.73.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | The treasurer of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was reading Isaiah when Philip explained the Scripture and baptized him (Acts 8:26-39). | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_GAMALIEL | Gamaliel | Christian/Biblical | Apostolic figure | Pharisee teacher | the Pharisee teacher of the Law; teacher of Paul | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream backbone depth (v1.73.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | A respected Pharisee who counseled restraint toward the apostles (Acts 5:34) and at whose feet Paul was educated (Acts 22:3). | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_JAMES_JUST | James the Just | Christian/Biblical | Apostolic figure | Brother of the Lord | first bishop of Jerusalem; leader of the Jerusalem council; the Epistle of James | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream Abrahamic backbone deepening (v1.72.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | James 'the Lord's brother' (Gal 1:19), distinct from the apostolic Jameses, who presided over the Jerusalem church and the council of Acts 15 and is the traditional author of the Epistle of James. | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_JOSEPH_ARIMATHEA | Joseph of Arimathea | Christian/Biblical | Gospel figure | Disciple | member of the Sanhedrin; secret disciple who provided the tomb and buried Jesus | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream Abrahamic backbone deepening (v1.72.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | A rich and respected councillor and secret disciple who asked Pilate for the body of Jesus and laid it in his own new rock-cut tomb; present in all four Gospels. | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_JUDE | Jude (Brother of the Lord) | Christian/Biblical | Apostolic figure | Brother of the Lord | traditional author of the Epistle of Jude; named among the brothers of Jesus | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream Abrahamic backbone deepening (v1.72.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | Jude (Judas), named among the brothers of the Lord and identified in his epistle as 'brother of James'; traditional author of the canonical Epistle of Jude, distinguished here from the apostle Jude Thaddaeus. | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_JUNIA | Junia | Christian/Biblical | Apostolic figure | Apostle | kinswoman and fellow prisoner of Paul; noted among the apostles | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream backbone depth (v1.73.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | A kinswoman and fellow prisoner of Paul, greeted in Romans 16:7 as outstanding among the apostles. | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_LAZARUS_BETHANY | Lazarus of Bethany | Christian/Biblical | Biblical figure | Gospel figure | raised from the dead by Jesus; brother of Martha and Mary | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream Abrahamic scriptural figures (v1.70.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | The brother of Martha and Mary of Bethany, whom Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb. | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_NICANOR | Nicanor | Christian/Biblical | Deacon | Apostolic figure | one of the Seven chosen to serve tables | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream backbone depth (v1.73.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | One of the seven deacons named in Acts 6:5, set apart by the apostles with prayer and the laying on of hands. | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_NICOLAUS | Nicolaus of Antioch | Christian/Biblical | Deacon | Apostolic figure | one of the Seven; a proselyte of Antioch | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream backbone depth (v1.73.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | The last-named of the seven deacons in Acts 6:5, identified as a proselyte from Antioch. | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_PARMENAS | Parmenas | Christian/Biblical | Deacon | Apostolic figure | one of the Seven chosen to serve tables | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream backbone depth (v1.73.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | One of the seven deacons named in Acts 6:5 among those chosen to administer the church's daily distribution. | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_PHILIP_EVANGELIST | Philip the Evangelist | Christian/Biblical | Deacon | Apostolic figure | one of the Seven Deacons; baptizer of the Ethiopian eunuch and of Samaria | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream Abrahamic backbone deepening (v1.72.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | One of the Seven chosen in Acts 6:5, later evangelizing Samaria and baptizing the Ethiopian eunuch; Acts 21:8 calls him 'the evangelist, one of the seven,' distinguishing him from the apostle Philip. | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_PHOEBE | Phoebe (deaconess) | Christian/Biblical | Apostolic figure | Deaconess | deaconess of Cenchreae; patron and bearer of Paul's letter to Rome | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream backbone depth (v1.73.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | A deacon (diakonos) of the church at Cenchreae whom Paul commends as a benefactor and entrusts to the Roman church (Romans 16:1-2). | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_PILATE | Pontius Pilate | Christian/Biblical | Roman official | Gospel antagonist | Roman prefect of Judaea; the judge who condemned Jesus to crucifixion | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream Abrahamic backbone deepening (v1.72.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | The Roman prefect of Judaea who tried Jesus and ordered the crucifixion; named in the creeds and confirmed epigraphically by the Pilate Stone. | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_PRISCILLA | Priscilla | Christian/Biblical | Apostolic figure | Apostolic coworker | tentmaker and missionary; with Aquila instructed Apollos and hosted a house church | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream Abrahamic backbone deepening (v1.72.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | Priscilla (Prisca), wife of Aquila and his constant ministry partner; together they instructed Apollos and hosted a house church, she frequently named first. | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_PROCHORUS | Prochorus | Christian/Biblical | Deacon | Apostolic figure | one of the Seven chosen to serve tables | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream backbone depth (v1.73.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | One of the seven men of good repute appointed in Acts 6:5 to oversee the daily distribution to the Hellenist widows. | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_SILAS | Silas | Christian/Biblical | Apostolic figure | Apostolic coworker | prophet of the Jerusalem church; companion of Paul; co-sender of the Thessalonian letters | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream Abrahamic backbone deepening (v1.72.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | Silas (Silvanus), a leading man and prophet of the Jerusalem church, chosen by Paul for the second journey and imprisoned with him at Philippi; co-sender of 1-2 Thessalonians. | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_TIMON | Timon | Christian/Biblical | Deacon | Apostolic figure | one of the Seven chosen to serve tables | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream backbone depth (v1.73.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | One of the seven deacons listed in Acts 6:5 to relieve the apostles of the daily ministration. | scriptural-figure | |||
| ENT_NT_ZACCHAEUS | Zacchaeus | Christian/Biblical | Gospel figure | Disciple | chief tax collector at Jericho; convert who restored fourfold | regional | A | candidate_verified_name | Mainstream Abrahamic backbone deepening (v1.72.0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | A wealthy chief tax collector at Jericho who climbed a sycamore to see Jesus, received him, and pledged half his goods to the poor and fourfold restitution. | scriptural-figure |
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CREATE TABLE "entities" (
[entity_id] TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
[canonical_name] TEXT,
[greek_name] TEXT,
[tradition] TEXT,
[entity_type] TEXT,
[category] TEXT,
[primary_domains] TEXT,
[tags] TEXT,
[cult_scope] TEXT,
[primary_period] TEXT,
[evidence_confidence] TEXT,
[review_status] TEXT,
[inclusion_basis] TEXT,
[earth_association_score] INTEGER,
[chthonic_flag] INTEGER,
[serpent_flag] INTEGER,
[short_note] TEXT,
[entity_class] TEXT REFERENCES [entity_class]([class_id])
);
CREATE INDEX [idx_entities_entity_class]
ON [entities] ([entity_class]);