Korean Mythology: Gods, myths and spiritual secrets of Korea in a captivating journey through traditional tales and ancient cultural beliefs - Paperback

by Sun-Hi Kim (Author)

Korean Mythology is an invitation to dive into the fascinating, richly detailed world of Korea's ancient myths and sacred legends. Travel through time, from cosmological origins to epic Korean folktales, mythical heroes, and supernatural creatures that have shaped the spiritual imagination of Korea.
This captivating and comprehensive book guides you through the layers of Korean totemic, Taoist, and Buddhist cosmologies that form the symbolic framework of Korean belief. You'll explore essential cultural symbols such as the sun and the three-legged crow, the moon and the rabbit, as well as the sky, clouds, stars, earth, water, and wind-all brought to life through storytelling.
With Korean Mythology, you'll encounter classic Korean stories, legendary deities, and heroic figures like the god Hwanung, the goddess Mago, the archer-hero Jumong, and the mythical king Dangun. These central figures of Korean mythology are presented with clarity and reverence, allowing modern readers to fully appreciate their symbolic and historical significance.
Beyond gods and heroes, this book also breathes life into the supernatural creatures that populate Korea's rich folklore. You'll meet the shape-shifting Yogwi, the ghostly Gwisin, and many other otherworldly entities that still linger in the Korean imagination.
Korean Mythology offers:

• A complete overview of Korea's spiritual and cosmological traditions
• A detailed exploration of key symbols in Korean traditional beliefs
• A clear presentation of legendary gods and goddesses
• A journey through the magical beings and myths that define fables from Korea