The spirits grow restless... in order to continue your journey to becoming a revered immortal, you must learn about the creatures who live in darkness.
This book is a collection of information revolving around creatures and well-known myths from Asi...
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Korean is the official language, but Chinese and Japanese is also spoken.
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DEITIES
Aryong Jong: goddess of water, rain, and fertility. She was also the consort of the first King of Silla
Cheuksin: toilet goddess
Eobshin / Eopsin: goddess of wealth and storage
Habaek: god of Yalu river, which is at the border of North Korea and China
Haemosu: sun god
Halmang: goddess of Jeju Island
Hwanin: Heavenly King of the gods
Hwanung: god of laws
Igong / Kallakkungi: god who tends to the flower garden of life and death, which is a garden of flowers that are actually souls of each person on earth. He oversaw the length and quality of each life. When he plucked the flowers, then they could reincarnated.
Jowangshin: goddess of fire and hearth
Jumong: god who founded Goguryeo
Kimsuro: god who was sent to rule the Kaya region of Korea.
Koenegitto: war god of Jeju Island
Koeulla: one of three progenitor gods of the Three Clans of Jeju Island
Kongsim: goddess of healing
Mabuwang: god of the barn
Munshin: god of doors
Nulgupjishin: god of grain
Pueulla: one of three progenitor gods of the Three Clans of Jeju Island
Samsin: goddess of childbirth
Sochonguk: shrine god
Sosamshin: goddess of cowbirth
Tangun: the founder god of the ancient Joseon Kingdom
Teojusin: earth goddess
Ulgupjisin: god of fences
Yanguella: one of three progenitor gods of the Three Clans of Jeju Island
Yongsin: god of wells
Yuhwa: the goddess of willow trees
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CREATURES
Bulgae (불 개): dog beasts from the kingdom of darkness that chase the moon and the sun, which causes solar/lunar eclipses when they bite them.
Bonghwang: often translates to "phoenix."
Cham Dokkaebi (참도깨비): a mischievous goblin.
Chonggak Dokkaebi (총각도깨비) / Gaksi Dokkaebi (각시도깨비): a goblin that is known to attract humans.
Dokkaebi (도깨비): Korean goblins who are nature deities or spirits that possess extraordinary abilities that are used to play tricks on or help humans.
Egg Ghost / Dalgyal Guishin: it resembles an egg and it's said that if you see one, you will die.
Gae Dokkaebi (개도깨비): an evil goblin.
Gangcheori (강철이): a dragon shaped monster.
Gim Seobang Dokkaebi (김서방 도깨비): a dumb goblin that looks like a farmer.
Girin / Kirin (기린): a creature that resembles a chimera. The description of their appearance varies, but they are generally described as having Chinese dragon0like features by having a fully or partially scaled body and antlers. They are often shaped like an ox, deer, or horse and have hooves.
Go Dokkaebi (고도깨비): a goblin that is known to be good at fighting and handling weapons, especially arrows.
Gwisin (귀신): a ghost/spirit that is typically found in abandoned buildings, houses, forests, cemeteries, and schools.
Gye-lyong (계룡): Korean cockatrice, which literally translates to chicken-dragon. They don't look like dragons, but they are frequently shown as pulling chariots for important figures of Korean mythology.
Haetae (해태): a creature that resembles an ox or goat. It has thick dark fur that covers its body, bright eyes, and a horn on his forehead. It has the ability to distinguish between right and wrong, so it is considered a symbol of justice.
Imugi (이무기): lesser dragons that resemble giant serpents.
Inmyeonjo (인면조): a creature that appears as a bird with a human face. Most of these creatures are female.
Kumiho / Gumiho (구미호): nine-tailed fox spirit / fox spirit who typically transform into young, beautiful women seduce men and eat hearts or livers.
Luán (란): Its features are similar to a Bonghwang, as it's red in color.
Moon Rabbit (달토끼): a rabbit that is often portrayed as the companion of the goddess of the moon. It is known for making medicine and mooncakes in some versions, and making the elixir of life in for the goddess of the moon in other versions.
Nat Dokkaebi (낮도깨비): goblins that appear during the daylight. They are known to give dokkaebi gamtus to humans.
Oenun Dokkaebi (외눈도깨비): a one-eyed goblin that eats a lot.
Oedari Dokkaebi (외다리도깨비): a one-legged goblin that likes to play Ssireum (i.e., Korean wrestling style).
Qianlima / Senrima / Chollima / Cheollima (천리마): a winged horse that can travel several miles in one day. No mortal man has ever mounted one because of its speed and elegance.
Samjogo (삼족오): a three-legged crow that represents the sun birds that were shot down by Houyi (who is often portrayed as the god of archery).
Ungnyeo (웅녀): a bear that became a woman.
Yong (용): Korean dragon.
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