An illustrated guide to Korean mythology

An illustrated guide to Korean mythology

by Choe, Won-o

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This book provides an introduction to centuries-old beliefs, myths and folk tales relating to individual destiny, love and family, the birth of heroes, the universe, ghosts, gods and exorcists, and includes a wide selection of both old artworks, including rare shamanist paintings, and contemporary illustrations.

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Title Statements

  • Full title :An illustrated guide to Korean mythology / Choi Won-Oh.

Summary

This book provides an introduction to centuries-old beliefs, myths and folk tales relating to individual destiny, love and family, the birth of heroes, the universe, ghosts, gods and exorcists, and includes a wide selection of both old artworks, including rare shamanist paintings, and contemporary illustrations.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2008.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Global Oriental
  • Place of Publication:Folkestone
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2008.

Notes

Originally published in Korea in two volumes.

The Physical Object

  • Description:ix, 317, [2] pages : : illustrations (some color), color maps ; : 26 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781905246601, 1905246609
  • oclc:ocn154714398
  • LC Classification:BL2230
  • Dewey Decimal:398.209519

Table of Contents

Myths about cosmology and flood -- Myths about birth and agriculture -- Myths about the messengers of the underworld -- Myths about shamans -- Myths about disease -- Myths about good fortune -- Myths about love and family -- Myths about the gods of village shrines -- Myths about heroes.

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Subjects

Contes -- Corée Korea Légendes -- Corée Legends Legends -- Korea Mythologie coréenne Mythology, Korean Tales Tales -- Korea

Writers

Choe, Won-o

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