{"product_id":"the-korean-myths-a-guide-to-the-gods-heroes-and-legends-hardcover","title":"The Korean Myths: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes and Legends - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHeinz Insu Fenkl\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBella Myong-Wol Dalton-Fenkl\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe myths of Korea may seem a complex and intriguing mix of ghosts, spirits, and superstition, but they form the bedrock of one of the most vibrant global cultures today. In the past few decades, South Korea has experienced a rapid rise to prominence on the world stage as the \u003cem\u003eHallyu\u003c\/em\u003e, the \"Korean wave\" of popular culture, drives newfound interest in the country. This swift transformation has also generated paradoxes within contemporary South Korea, where cutting-edge technology now coexists with centuries-old shamanistic legends and Buddhist rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKorean myths are a living and evolving part of society, in both the North and South. With the export of Korean film across the globe, K-pop, fashion, K-dramas, literature, and comics there is a growing desire to understand the folklore and mythical underpinnings of contemporary Korean culture. Authors Heinz Insu Fenkl and Bella Dalton-Fenkl bring together a wealth of knowledge of both the new and the old, the traditional and the modern, to guide readers through this fascinating history and help them understand the culture and traditions of the Korean people. From the \u003cem\u003eChangsega\u003c\/em\u003e (\"Song of Creation\") sung by shamans to the gods, goddesses, and monsters who inhabit the cosmos--including the god Mireuk, creator of the world, and the giant Grandma Mago, who was able to create mountains from the mud on her skirt--these myths have been disseminated for centuries and continue to resonate in popular culture today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 7.8 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978232234285,"sku":"9780500027660","price":25.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/6KxOyp5YaD9780500027660.webp?v=1775801163","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-korean-myths-a-guide-to-the-gods-heroes-and-legends-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}