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Tangun: A Korean Creation Myth
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- Ruler of the heavens
Hwan-Woong
- Settled problems on land
- Democratic Ruler
- Strong, determined
- Successor of his father
- "Tangun the well respected"
What is the name of Hwan-Woong's wife?
What is Hwan-Woong and Woong-Nyo's son's name?
Which animal managed to stay in the cave for 100 days?
Which animal was Woong-Nyo before she turned into a human?
Who was the first ruler of the heaven?
Culture/Geography
- Farming
- Religion
- Patriarchal Society
Summary
• Chaos amongst people triggered anger in Hwan-Woong
• Hwan- Woong is granted permission to descend the heavens
• Hwan-Woong formed Shin-Shi
• Tiger and bear approach Hwan-Woong wanting to become humans
• Hwan-Woong agrees and commands them to survive a specific condition
• Tiger gives up
• The bear transforms to a woman
• Bear is names Woong-Nyo
• Hwan-Woong marries Woong-Nyo
Tangun:
A Korean Creation Myth
Family Tree/Characterization
Hwan-In
Humanized
Woong-Nyo
Married
Tangun
Recurring Motifs
- Transfer of Knowledge
- Betrayal
- Purging of Chaos
- Transformation
Themes
- Value of perseverance
- Succession of Son
- Faith vs. doubt
Symbols
Trivia Time!
- Bear:
Endurance + Change
- Tiger:
Absolute power + Strength