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Korean mythology (Korean: 한국 신화; Hanja: 韓國神話; MR: Han'guk sinhwa) is the group of myths [a] told by historical and modern Koreans.There are two types: the written, literary mythology in traditional histories, mostly about the founding monarchs of various historical kingdoms, and the much larger and more diverse oral mythology, mostly narratives sung by shamans or priestesses ...
Jowangshin (in Hangul, 조왕신, in hanja, 竈王神) is the goddess of fire and the hearth in Korean shamanism. As the goddess of the hearth, the rituals dedicated to her were generally kept alive by housewives. She is no longer the subject of worship, but still remains one of the most famous Korean deities.
The Gunungsin (Korean: 군웅신; Hanja: 群雄神; 軍雄神) are deities of war in Korean religion. Their origin is shown in the Gunung Bonpuri and are not to be confused with the Janggunsin — historical generals (such as Ch'oe Yŏng or Kim Yu-sin) who were deified after death. Gunungsin are true gods.
Locations in Korean mythology (1 C, 4 P) W. Works based on Korean myths and legends (1 C, 1 P) Pages in category "Korean mythology"
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Haneunim or Hanunim (Korean: 하느님; lit. Lord of Heaven; Heavenly Lord) [a] is the sky god in Korean mythology. [1] [2] In the more Buddhist-aligned parts of these religions, he is identified with Indra. In the more Taoist-aligned parts of these religions, he is identified with Okhwang Sangje (옥황상제; 玉皇上帝; lit. Jade Emperor).
Korean gods (1 C, 9 P) D. Deified Korean people (6 P) Pages in category "Korean deities" This category contains only the following page.
Hwanung (Korean for the "Supreme Divine Regent") is an important figure in the mythological origins of Korea. He plays a central role in the story of Dangun Wanggeom (단군왕검/ 檀君王儉), the legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first kingdom of Korea. Hwanung is the son of Hwanin (환인; 桓因), the "Lord of Heaven". Along with his ...