"A captivating collection of stories, Korean Folktales features a new introduction exploring the place of folklore in the complex tapestry of Korean history and culture. Influenced by shamanism as well as Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian beliefs, within you'll find powerful dragons, mischievous goblins, and spirits of the natural world, as well as tales of bravery, love, duty, and loyalty. Discover the imagined origin of Korea -- and kimchee -- in 'Prince Sandalwood, Father of Korea', and the story of Ching Yuh and Kyain Oo, two lovers banished from one another by the Sun, whose yearly reunion brings with it the rainy season, the world weeping when they are once more forced to part from one another."-from back cover.
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