Dealing with Uncertainty: Hell Joseon and the Korean Shaman Rituals for Happiness and against Misfortune

Shamanism is still a popular form of spiritual-religious practice despite recent socioeconomic development in South Korea. The following essay examines the changes in jaesugut (ritual for happiness) and uhwangut (ritual against misfortune), both adapted to the demands of modern urban life. These adj...

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Main Author: Schlottmann, Dirk (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Molnar & Kelemen Oriental Publ. 2019
In: Shaman
Year: 2019, Volume: 27, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 65-96