Korean Mythology Folklore And Legends From The Korean Peninsula
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Korean Mythology Folklore And Legends From The Korean Peninsula
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Author : Sebastian Berg
language : en
Publisher: Creek Ridge Publishing
Release Date : 2022-03-16
Korean Mythology Folklore And Legends From The Korean Peninsula written by Sebastian Berg and has been published by Creek Ridge Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-16 with Fiction categories.
Discover The Mythical Creatures of Korean Mythology Myths, legends, and folklore are more than incredible and magical stories and tales. They have a profound purpose in the human world. They explain how human beings perceived and tried to understand how our world operated. Myths give us insight into the working of the human mind from ancient times. Myths are timeless and offer guidance and solutions to many of our problems and misunderstandings. Korean mythology and folklore is full of gods, goddesses, and deities, drawn from the rich heritage of the primary belief systems. Known as “Shin,” which means deity or spirit, they are supernatural beings endowed with the power to influence the human world. Shins are served by female shamans known as Mudang, especially during Gut or sacred rituals. Each god is given responsibility for a special area, although these vary depending on which version of the myth is being told.
Korean Myths And Folk Legends
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Author : P'ae-gang Hwang
language : en
Publisher: Jain Publishing Company
Release Date : 2006
Korean Myths And Folk Legends written by P'ae-gang Hwang and has been published by Jain Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Fiction categories.
This book is a collection of myths and legends describing the beliefs and customs of the ancient people in the formative stage of Korean civilization, and will help the reader understand the Korean people, their traditions and their culture. The twenty-eight myths and legends in this volume are selected from several books of historic importance. Though they have been enjoyed throughout the ages in Korea, they are not known outside so well and this volume will fill that void.
Korean Folk Tales Imps Ghosts And Faries
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Author : Yuk Yi
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-09-15
Korean Folk Tales Imps Ghosts And Faries written by Yuk Yi and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-15 with Fiction categories.
As one can surmise from the title, the following book is a collection of folktales from Korea—both the North and South. Featured titles include 'A Story of the Fox', 'The Geomancer', and 'The Plucky Maiden'.
Myths Of Korea
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Author : Peter H. Lee
language : en
Publisher: 지문당
Release Date : 2000
Myths Of Korea written by Peter H. Lee and has been published by 지문당 this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Mythology, Korean categories.
"Comprised of seven foundation myths, ten shamanist myths from the Korean mainland, and nine shamanist myths from Cheju Island, "Myths of Korea" presents twenty-six myths in accurate and readable translation, mostly for the first time in English. To make them more easily understandable to the general reader, these myths have been rewritten according to their central narrative plot. The corpus assembled here holds out manifold possibilities for future research - a comparative study of myths in general and hamanist myths in particular.
Korean Tales
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Author : Horace Newton Allen
language : en
Publisher: G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS
Release Date : 1889
Korean Tales written by Horace Newton Allen and has been published by G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1889 with Folklore categories.
Korea, Corea, or Chosen (morning calm) occupies the peninsula hanging down from Manchooria and Russian Siberia between China and Japan, and extending from the 33d to the 43d parallels of north latitude. The area, including the outlying islands, is about one hundred thousand square miles. The population, according to the most reliable estimate, is a little more than sixteen millions. Yet, as the people live in cities, towns, and hamlets, the country does not seem to be thickly settled. The climate varies much at the extremities of the peninsula, owing to the fact that the southern portion is somewhat affected by the warm southern currents that give Japan its tropical climate, but which are warded off from Korea proper by the Japanese islands. The climate of the central and northern provinces is much the same as that of the northern central United States, with fewer changes. The large river at the capital is not uncommonly frozen over for weeks at a time during the winter, so that heavy carts pass over on the ice. Ice is always preserved for general use in summer. The country is decidedly mountainous, and well watered. Heavy timber abounds in the northeast. The valleys are very fertile and are well tilled, as the people are mainly devoted to agriculture. The mineral resources have only been developed in a crude way, yet sufficiently to demonstrate the great wealth of the ore deposits. Especially is this true in reference to the gold mines. The most pessimistic visitors to Korea are unstinted in their praise of the beautiful scenery, which is fully appreciated by the natives as well. From ancient times they have had guide-books setting forth the natural charms of particular localities; and excursions to distant places for the sole purpose of enjoying the views are a common occurrence. The King rules as absolute monarch. He is assisted by the Prime-Minister and his two associates—the ministers of the Left and Right. Next to these come the heads of the six departments of Etiquette and Ceremonies, Finance, War, Public Works, Justice, and Registration, with the heads of the two new departments that have been added as the result of the opening up of foreign intercourse—the Foreign (or outside) Office, and the Home (or interior) Office. This body of officials forms the grand council of the King. Each of the eight provinces is ruled by a governor, who has under him prefects, local magistrates, supervisors of hamlets, and petty officials, so that the whole scale makes a very complete system and affords no lack of officials. There are several special officers appointed by the King, one of whom is the government inspector, whose duty it is to go about in disguise, learn the condition of the people, and ascertain if any magistrate abuses his office and oppresses the people unjustly. Any such he may bring to speedy justice. The present Dynasty has existed 498 years. Being founded by a revolting general named Ye, it is known as the Ye Dynasty. The King’s name, however, is never used. He is almost sacred to his people. Those officials of sufficiently high rank to go in before him bow to the ground in his presence, and only speak when spoken to; then they use a highly honorific language only understood at court. The revenues are paid in kind, hence the annual income of an official may consist of a certain quantity of rice, and other products, in addition to his money compensation. The King, also, has the whole revenue resulting from the sale of the ginseng, for which the country is noted. This forms his private purse. The currency is the common copper cash, worth some twelve hundred to the Mexican dollar; though now that the new mint is in operation, copper, silver, and gold coins are being made. The old perforated cash will, however, be hard to supplant, owing to its convenience in small transactions. To be continue in this ebook...
Korean Tales Being A Collection Of Stories Translated From The Korean Folk Lore Together With Introductory Chapters Descriptive Of Korea
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Author : Horace Newton Allen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1889
Korean Tales Being A Collection Of Stories Translated From The Korean Folk Lore Together With Introductory Chapters Descriptive Of Korea written by Horace Newton Allen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1889 with Folklore categories.
Korean Tales
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Author : Horace Newton Allen
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-11-27
Korean Tales written by Horace Newton Allen and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-27 with Travel categories.
Korean Tales by Horace Newton Allen is a collection of stories translated from Korean folklore, offering readers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and imaginative storytelling of Korea. The book also includes introductory chapters that provide valuable context and background information about Korean history, customs, and beliefs.
Korean Tales Being A Collection Of Stories Translated From The Korean Folk Lore
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Author : Horace Newton Allen
language : en
Publisher: Literature Translation Institute of Korea
Release Date : 2016-12-01
Korean Tales Being A Collection Of Stories Translated From The Korean Folk Lore written by Horace Newton Allen and has been published by Literature Translation Institute of Korea this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-01 with categories.
Myths And Legends From Korea
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Author : James H. Grayson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Myths And Legends From Korea written by James H. Grayson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Social Science categories.
This book contains 175 tales drawn equally from the ancient and modern periods of Korea, plus 16 further tales provided for comparative purposes. Nothing else on this scale or depth is available in any western language. Three broad classes of material are included: foundation myths of ancient states and clans, ancient folktales and legends, modern folktales. Each narrative contains information on its source and provenance, and on its folklore type, similarities to folklore types from China, Japan and elsewhere.
Korean Tales
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Author : James Zimmerhoff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-09-19
Korean Tales written by James Zimmerhoff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-19 with categories.
Repeatedly, since returning to the United States, people have asked me, "Why don't you write a book on Korea?" I have invariably replied that it was not necessary, and referred the inquirers to the large work of Dr. Griffis, entitled "Corea, the Hermit Kingdom," which covers the subject in a charming manner.My object in writing this book was to correct the erroneous impressions I have found somewhat prevalent--that the Koreans were a semi-savage people. And believing that the object could be accomplished best in displaying the thought, life, and habits of the people as portrayed in their native lore, I have made these translations, which, while they are so chosen as to cover various phases of life, are not to be considered as especially selected.I also wished to have some means of answering the constant inquiries from all parts of the country concerning Korean life and characteristics.People in Washington have asked me if Korea was an island in the Mediterranean; others have asked if Korea could be reached by rail from Europe; others have supposed that Korea was somewhere in the South Seas, with a climate that enabled the natives to dispense with clothing. I have therefore included two chapters, introductory and descriptive in character, concerning the subjects of the majority of such questions."Globe trotters," in passing from Japan to North China, usually go by way of the Korean ports, now that a line of excellent Japanese steamships covers that route. These travellers see the somewhat barren coasts of Korea--left so, that outsiders might not be tempted to come to the then hermit country; perhaps they land at Chemulpoo (the port of the capital, thirty miles distant), and stroll through the rows of miserable, temporary huts, occupied by the stevedores, the pack-coolies, chair-bearers, and other transient scum, and then write a long article descriptive of Korea. As well might they describe America as seen among the slab shanties of one of the newest western railroad towns, for when the treaties were formed not a house stood where Chemulpoo now stands, with its several thousand regular inhabitants and as many more transients.H. N. Allen.Washington, D. C.IntroductoryKorea, Corea, or Chosen (morning calm) occupies the peninsula hanging down from Manchooria and Russian Siberia between China and Japan, and extending from the 33d to the 43d parallels of north latitude.The area, including the outlying islands, is about one hundred thousand square miles. The population, according to the most reliable estimate, is a little more than sixteen millions. Yet, as the people live in cities, towns, and hamlets, the country does not seem to be thickly settled.The climate varies much at the extremities of the peninsula, owing to the fact that the southern portion is somewhat affected by the warm southern currents that give Japan its tropical climate, but which are warded off from Korea proper by the Japanese islands. The climate of the central and northern provinces is much the same as that of the northern central United States, with fewer changes. The large river at the capital is not uncommonly frozen over for weeks at a time during the winter, so that heavy carts pass over on the ice. Ice is always preserved for general use in summer.The country is decidedly mountainous, and well watered. Heavy timber abounds in the northeast. The valleys are very fertile and are well tilled, as the people are mainly devoted to agriculture.The mineral resources have only been developed in a crude way, yet sufficiently to demonstrate the great wealth of the ore deposits. Especially is this true in reference to the gold mines.