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The xiezhi is known as haetae (Korean: 해태) in Korea. According to Korean records, the haetae has a muscular leonine body covered with sharp scales, a bell in its neck, and a horn on its forehead. It lives in the frontier areas of Manchuria. [28] In Joseon-dynasty Korea, the haetae was believed to protect against fire disasters.
Pages in category "Korean legendary creatures" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Bulgae;
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 ...
Makara (Hindu mythology) – half terrestrial animal in the frontal part (stag, deer, or elephant) and half aquatic animal in the hind part (usually of a fish, a seal, or a snake, though sometimes a peacock or even a floral tail is depicted) Mug-wamp - (Canadian) giant sturgeon monster said to inhabit Lake Temiskaming in Ontario. Name is of ...
Hadhayosh – gigantic land animal; Hades – Ruler of the Underworld; Haetae – dog-lion hybrid; Hag (Many cultures worldwide) – wise old woman who is usually a malevolent spirit or a disguised goddess; Haietlik (Nuu-chah-nulth) – water serpent; Halloi - natural maiden spirits of celestial origin
Locations in Korean mythology (1 C, 4 P) W. Works based on Korean myths and legends (1 C, 1 P) ... Mountain God; Myth of General Sinui; N. Naewat-dang shamanic ...
This is a list of mythologies native to Asia: Buddhist mythology; Chinese mythology; Christian mythology ... Korean mythology; Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology)
This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Almaz (mythical beast) G. Gold-digging ant; L. Labynkyr Devil; X. Xeglun