Korean shamanism, also known as musok (Korean: 무속; Hanja: 巫俗) or Mu-ism (무교; 巫敎; Mugyo), is a religion from Korea. Scholars of religion classify it as a folk religion and sometimes regard it as one facet of a broader Korean vernacular religion distinct from Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism.

2023年5月26日 · Curious about shamanism in modern Korea? There are intriguing beliefs and rituals that shape this ancient tradition, from the role of shamans as intermediaries between humans and the spirit world to the cultural significance it holds in contemporary Korean society.

2024年3月28日 · Korean shamanism, tracing its origins back thousands of years, is among the oldest indigenous belief systems in Korea. Despite encountering challenges and evolving over time, it endures in diverse forms and its practitioners remain actively involved in contemporary Korean society.

Korean shamanism seeks to solve human problems through invoking the aid of spirits in the Korean shaman pantheon. Shaman's perform the gut, or shamanistic ceremony to invoke the benefit of spiritual assistance, for a wide variety of reasons (for example, marriage, death, moving to a new house).

2024年7月12日 · Korean shamanism, also known as mudang in Korean, is a rich and ancient tradition that has been practiced for centuries on the Korean peninsula. Its roots are deeply intertwined with Korean mythology and folklore, offering a glimpse into the beliefs and values that have shaped Korean culture for generations.

2024年11月25日 · Explore the fascinating world of Korean shamanism and its significance in modern-day Korea, from business rituals to pop culture portrayals in films like The Wailing Korean shamanism, deeply rooted in animism, ancestor worship, and folk beliefs, continues to …

Korean Shamanism is one of the many religions in Korea but the only native belief system to the peninsula. The shaman tradition predates Buddhism, Confucianism and Christianity in Korea but has proven to be surprisingly adaptable to modern life.

Shamanism in Korea has a long and deep history and connection to the peninsula even today in the modern era. It’s spiritual tradition that is deeply ingrained in society, unique, and rich with colorful and fascinating rituals, costumes and beliefs.

By examining selected historical, economic, symbolic, and kinship issues, I will show how, through its intricate structure, Korean Shamanism is a cultural institution that provides a supportive context for the expression of women’s han (grievance, grudge, spite, unfulfilled desire, regret) as well as their every-day concerns, a context which cre...

2017年4月25日 · Korean Shamanism, also referred to as Muism, is the indigenous religion of the Korean Peninsula. Evidence of Muism as a religious practice dates back to ancient times with some estimates dating back as far as 5,000 years ago.