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Author:
Chʻoe, Wŏn-o. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2008083787
Title:
An illustrated guide to Korean mythology / Choi Won-Oh.
Publisher:
Global Oriental,
Copyright Date:
2008
Description:
ix, 317 pages, 2 unnumbered pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 26 cm
Subject:
Legends--Korea.
Tales--Korea.
Mythology, Korean.
Mythologie coréenne.
Légendes--Corée.
Other Titles:
Hanʼguk sinhwa. English
Notes:
Originally published in Korea in two volumes. Includes bibliographical references (page [319]).
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.
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.
ISBN:
1905246609
9781905246601
OCLC:
(OCoLC)154714398
LCCN:
2008436871
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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