Korean mythology Korean mythology Chollima is the mythical Korean horse too swift to be mounted. It gave its name to the Chollima Movement, a state-sponsored movement in North Korea, analogous to the Chinese Cultural Revolution and to promote rapid economic development, however without much success. It remains today as a symbol for the supposed strength and might of the country, with many songs about the Chollima written. Chollima is also the name of one of the lines of the Pyongyang Metro. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chollima"
Dangun Wanggeom is the legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first kingdom of Korea. The oldest existing record of the founding myth of Korea involving him appears in the Samguk Yusa, a 13th-century collection of legends and stories. Although the founder is commonly called Dangun, some believe that Dangun was a title or position, and Wanggeom was the proper name. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dangun"
Hwanin in medieval Korean mythology is Indra, the ruler of heaven and earth in Buddhism. His son, probably not the eldest, is Hwanung and his grandson is Dangun, the mythical founder of Korea. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hwanin"
There are three main sub-types for Korean Dragons under the title of Yong, its generic title. ...more on Wikipedia about "Korean dragon"
Korean mythology consists of national legends and folk-tales which come from the all over the Korean peninsula. Considering the size of the area there is a remarkable amount of variation which has occurred. Even so it is possible to make some generalisations. ...more on Wikipedia about "Korean mythology"
The kumiho (lit. "nine-tailed fox") is a creature that appears in the oral tales and legends of Korea. Unlike its Japanese and Chinese counterparts (the kitsune and the huli jing), that are sometimes considered benevolent creatures, the Korean kumiho is always depicted as evil. According to those tales, a fox that lives a thousand years turns into a kumiho. It can freely transform , among other things, into a beautiful girl often set out to seduce men. There are numerous tales in which the kumiho appears. Several of those can be found in the encyclopedic Compendium of Korean Oral Literature (한국 구비문학 대계). ...more on Wikipedia about "Kumiho"
The tokkaebi is a mythical creature that appears in many old Korean myths. Although usually frightening, it could also represent a humorous sprite or goblin with grotesque looks. Most tokkaebi were depicted with a horn growing from the top of the head. They were usually clad in animal hides (usually tiger or leopard hides) and carried a magical, spiked club. Although these creatures loved mischief and playing mean tricks on bad people, they also rewarded good people with wealth and blessings. ...more on Wikipedia about "Tokkaebi" Made by http://www.shortopedia.com. shortopedia
Yongwang is the dragon king of the sea in Korean mythology. ...more on Wikipedia about "Yongwang"
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