{"product_id":"the-book-of-korean-mythology-from-dokkaebi-to-mudang-an-encyclopedia-of-the-gods-monsters-and-heroes-of-korea-9781507226698","title":"The Book of Korean Mythology: From Dokkaebi to Mudang, an Encyclopedia of the Gods, Monsters, and Heroes of Korea (World Mythology and Folklore) [Kahng, Huck]","description":"\u003cb\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/b\u003eHuck Kahng\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKorean culture is exploding worldwide--from K-pop and K-dramas to \u003ci\u003eSquid Game\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKPop Demon Hunters\u003c\/i\u003e. And now with \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Korean Mythology\u003c\/i\u003e, the folklore of the gods, monsters, and heroes that shape culture are brought together in this beautifully illustrated collection.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBegin your adventure exploring Korean folklore with \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Korean Mythology\u003c\/i\u003e by Huck Kahng. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This rich collection introduces you to spirits, monsters, and heroes from the tales that populates Korea's mythological pantheon, from spirits of the home to the rulers of the underworld. This guide immerses you in the world of Korean mythology, with the original mythologies and their connections to today's popular culture, like with: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -Jeoseung Saja: Ambassadors from the other world, like the Saja Boys from \u003ci\u003eKpop Demon Hunters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -Gumiho: The nine-tailed temptress seen in \u003ci\u003eMy Girlfriend Is a Nine-Tailed Fox \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eTale of the Nine Tailed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -Gwishin: The vengeful spirits haunting \u003ci\u003eA Tale of Two Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -And many more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With wit and heart, Kahng invites both mythology lovers and new explorers to discover Korea's most imaginative creatures, unforgettable legends, and the enduring magic at their core.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.05oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781507226698\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHuck Kahng is a Korean translator and author living in Canada. He has translated many popular titles for the Korean audience, including the Harry Potter series, The Wheel of Time series, and \u003ci\u003eProject Hail Mary\u003c\/i\u003e: he's also published several books in Korean, and most recently self-published \u003ci\u003eMythical Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e, a guide to using Korean folklore as a basis for fantasy worldbuilding. He shares Korean myths and folklore on his substack, \u003ci\u003eThe K-Lore Library.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichelle Wang is an artist based in California. Her artworks are inspired by anime and manga, as well as pop culture, old magazines and photographs, and the beautiful outdoors. Her pieces aim to elicit feelings of awe and serenity through a painterly style, flowing lines, clean details, and nature-inspired colors. Michelle is also a student at UC Berkeley studying computer science, and in her free time enjoys designing and programming apps, as well as practicing yoga and taking long walks with her sister. Her works can be found under the username @NuttyMelon on social media and Etsy.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45533342826672,"sku":"9781507226698b","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pandemoniumbooks.com\/products\/the-book-of-korean-mythology-from-dokkaebi-to-mudang-an-encyclopedia-of-the-gods-monsters-and-heroes-of-korea-9781507226698","provider":"Pandemonium Books and Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}