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Death-Appeasing Underworld Entry Ritual
동해안오구굿 ( 恶鬼巫祭 )
Ogugut is a shamanic ritual to pray for the rebirth of the dead in the heavens by appeasing the deceased and guiding its spirit to the underworld. Variations of the term include ogu, ogwi, ogwisaenamgut and keungut. The ritual is observed mostly in the south coast regions of Gyeongsang Province and along the east coast. Belonging to the same category of rituals for appeasing the spirit of the dead and praying for the well-being of the living, are jinogigut, the underworld entry ritual from the S
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Death-Appeasing Underworld Entry Ritual
산오구굿 ( 恶鬼巫祭 )
Ogugut is a shamanic ritual to pray for the rebirth of the dead in the heavens by appeasing the deceased and guiding its spirit to the underworld. Variations of the term include ogu, ogwi, ogwisaenamgut and keungut. The ritual is observed mostly in the south coast regions of Gyeongsang Province and along the east coast. Belonging to the same category of rituals for appeasing the spirit of the dead and praying for the well-being of the living, are jinogigut, the underworld entry ritual from the S
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Death-Appeasing Underworld Entry Ritual
남해안오구굿 ( 恶鬼巫祭 )
Ogugut is a shamanic ritual to pray for the rebirth of the dead in the heavens by appeasing the deceased and guiding its spirit to the underworld. Variations of the term include ogu, ogwi, ogwisaenamgut and keungut. The ritual is observed mostly in the south coast regions of Gyeongsang Province and along the east coast. Belonging to the same category of rituals for appeasing the spirit of the dead and praying for the well-being of the living, are jinogigut, the underworld entry ritual from the S
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Gangneung Dano Festival
강릉단오제 ( 江陵端午祭 , Gangneung Danoje )
Gangneung Danoje is a communal festival that takes place on Dano (fifth day of the fifth lunar month) in Gangneung, Gangwon Province. Gangneung Danoje is held for the worship of Guksaseonghwang (State Preceptor God) and other deities related to Daegwallyeong Pass, including Guksayeoseonghwang (State Preceptor Goddess) and Sansin (Mountain God). Festivities include a Confucian memorial service, shamanic ritual, mask drama performance, and other folklore and markets, aimed at enhancing the communa
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Goblin Ritual
도깨비굿 ( 多怪比巫祭 , Dokkaebigut )
Dokkaebigut is a ritual for chasing away Dokkaebi, or goblins, believed to be the causes of fire or contagious diseases. Alternate versions of the term can be used depending on ritual procedure, including dokkaebije or dokkaebigosa. In traditional communities, dokkaebi are creatures with both negative and positive characteristics. They are often perceived as culprits of fire or as spirits that bring smallpox, who must be eradicated through shamanic rituals to keep the village safe. On the other
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Grievance Cleansing Ritual
날받이씻김굿 ( 洗灵巫祭 )
Ssitgimgut, or grievance cleansing ritual, refers to underworld entry rites observed in the Jeolla provinces. The procedures of this cleansing ritual vary by situation, but can generally be divided into three sections: The introduction comprises segments that focus on praying for the fortunes and well-being of the living; the middle section is called mangjagut, or ritual for the deceased, and is made up of segments for comforting and appeasing the spirit of the dead; and the closing is for seein
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Illness Ritual
병굿 ( 祛病祭 , Byeonggut )
Byeonggut refers to shamanic rituals held to heal those suffering from illness. Shamanic healing rituals are also called chibyeonggut (healing ritual), hwanjagut (ritual for the ailing), or uhwangut (illness ritual). Ritual procedures vary by cause of the illness. If one has fallen sick due to a grievance held by an ancestor or an unrelated dead person, an underworld entry ritual is called for. If the illness has been caused by an evil spirit or ghost, rituals like pudakgeori or yeongjangchigi a
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Possession Ritual
내림굿 ( 降神巫祭 , Naerimgut )
Naerimgut, literally meaning, “descent ritual, ” is a ritual for healing one who is possessed or afflicted with spirit sickness, and for initiating her into her calling as a shaman. Possession rituals in Korean shamanism are also called singut (spirit ritual), sinmyeonggut (ritual for heavenly spirit), myeongdugut (shamanic ritual) or gangsinje (ritual for spiritual descent). A possession ritual is preceded by a rite called heojugut, or heoteungut, a process of cleansing the possessed individual
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Recitation of Scriptures
독경 ( 诵经 , Dokgyeong )
Dokgyeong is the term for the shamanic practice performed by a sorcerer reciting the scriptures of Taoism or Buddhism to pray for the good fortunes of an individual, or peace and prosperity in the family. In Korean folk religion, beopsa are sorcerers who practice divination or officiate dokgyeong. Essential to the practice of dokgyeong, is the study of a vast range of scriptures, including the four major shamanic scriptures Okchugyeong (Scripture of Precious Fundamentals), Cheonjipalyanggyeong (
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Rite for Tutelary Spirit of Eunsan
은산별신제 ( 恩山別神祭 , Eunsan Byeolsinje )
Eunsan Byeolsinje is a traditional communal rite observed in Buyeo, South Chungcheong Province, designated as Important Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 9. Some trace the origins of this village ritual to the rise of the town of Eunsan as a center of transport and commerce during the Joseon dynasty, or to a series of wars that led to the sacrifice of myriad soldiers whose soul needed appeasing. It appears that the ritual’s procedure began from dongje (village tutelary ritual), comprising a ritua
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