Korean folklore

Nüwa was a serpent deity from ancient Chinese mythology. Sometimes she is pictured as a gorgeous woman, other times she is shown possessing a woman’s head but the body of a powerful snake. Nüwa was…

A quick update, I may be doing a lot more Korean mythology posts soon. I was not planning on ‘marathoning’ (can I make that a verb?) this, but if I end up doing a large amount of contin…

As an avid fan of Korean mythology and folklore, I take pleasure in sharing some fascinating legends and tales from the enchanted land of Korea. The rich tapestry of Korean folklore has been woven since ancient times and continues to inspire and captivate the imagination of generations. So, curl up with a cup of tea and prepare to be transported to a world of magical creatures, legendary heroes, and mystical realms.

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http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2994354 http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/AK/AK_EN_1_4_8_3.jsp http://omtimes.com/2013/01/korean-shamanism/ Shamanism is the oldest religious impulse of the Korean people before any foreign born religious/spiritual ideology, such as Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism, came to Korea. Even though its origin is shrouded in mystery it is believed to be linked to a Siberian prototype and to Ural-Altaic civilization. Shamanic…

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Kuminho - a seven tail fox who is able to transform into a beautiful woman. Traditional Chinese and Japanese mythology

Source Source Source From a Korean folktale in which two rabbits narrowly avoid becoming lunch for a tiger by placating him with a nice draw on the ol' pipe.

Dokkaebi, the enchanting creatures of Korean mythology, are spirits of nature with the ability to interact with humans. Known for their trickster nature,

Artwork Spotlight | We are pleased to include an original painting by @KourPour in our current ART FOR CHANGE–curated exhibition “Fully Bloomed,” on view at @PhillipsAuction in L.A. through March 14. Available via private sale, “Mother Nature” stems from a body of work that builds on the tradition of Korean minhwa painting. Dating back to the late fourteenth century, the genre often features images of tigers and magpies, both of which are important symbols within Korean folklore. These…