무녀도
About the Original Works
- Original Title
- 무녀도
- Title Romanization
- Munyeodo
- English Title(Printed)
- The Shaman Sorceress
- Classification
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KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 20th century > Short Story
- Author
- Kim Dongri
- Co-Author
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- Published Year
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- Publisher
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- ISBN
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- Main Characters
- Mohwa, Ugi, Nangi
- Subject/Theme
- Disappearance of indigenous Korean beliefs, tragic human fate, conflict between Western religions and indigenous beliefs
Mohwa is a shaman, who lives with her daughter Nangi in a small town called Japseong-chon, Gyeongju. Her son Ugi, who left home at a young age, returns home as a Christian. The conflict deepens between Ugi, who believes in Jesus, and Mohwa, who believes in ghosts, and in the end, Mohwa stabs Ugi with a sword. Mohwa dies while performing a shamanic rite, and Nangi leaves with her father.
Translated Books3
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Bulgarian(български) Book AvailableШАМАНКАТА ОТ КАРТИНАTA
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English(English) Book AvailableThe Shaman Sorceress
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French(Français) Book AvailableTableau de sabbat
E-Books & Audiobooks1
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English(English) E-BooksShaman Sorceress