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- The most common beings are the Dokkaebi (도깨비), which are considered Korean versions of goblins. However, this term differs from the European concept in that they do not possess an evil or demonic characteristic.
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Many Korean legends have dokkaebi featured in them. In several, dokkaebi play pranks on mortals or punish them because of their evil deeds. One such tale describes an old man who lived alone on a mountain.
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Korean mythology or myths are folk tales or legends from different areas of North Korea and South Korea that have become part of the Korean culture. It’s a combination of local myths and influences from It’s a combination of local myths and influences from religions like Korean Shamanism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. The earliest written rec...
There are numerous mythological stories like a creation myth and legendary creatures out there that are absolutely fantastic! But there are a few especially special ones that you’ll probably find interesting. Here are some of them.
So, if any of these myths got you really interested, you’d be happy to know there are a lot of different stories from far back in Korean history that you can enjoy reading and listening to today. Isn’t it wonderful how many interesting myths and legends there are in the world? Maybe you can even ask your Korean friends to introduce you to their fav...
There are many types of folklore in Korean culture, including Imuldam (이물담), focused on supernatural beings such as monsters, goblins and ghosts. The most common beings are the Dokkaebi (도깨비), which are considered Korean versions of goblins.
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Oct 4, 2020 · Goblin (Dokkaebi) Familiar to those who are fans of the K-Drama ‘Goblin’, the dokkaebi (Korean Goblin) is one of the most popular entities of Korean mythology. They may seem god-like but they do...
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Aug 29, 2017 · Dokkaebi come in many shapes and forms – there are actually multiple types of dokkaebi, such as the gae dokkaebi (evil goblins) and oenun dokkaebi (a gluttonous, one-eyed goblin). However,...
