Korean folklore
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Stories and practices that are considered part of Korean folklore go back several thousand years. These tales derive from a variety of origins, including Korean Shamanism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and
Princess Bari holding the flower of resurrection. Painting for shamanic rituals, eighteenth century.
A traditional Korean table set for Jerye (Jesa)
Magpie and tiger, Author unknown, Joseon dynasty
Bongsan Talchum, A Bride and A Monk
Jesa
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Jesa is a ceremony commonly practiced in Korea. Jesa functions as a memorial to the ancestors of the participants. Jesa are usually held on the anniversary of the ancestor's death. The majority of Cat
A jesa spread (2005)
Jesasang (Jesa table)
A jesa being performed