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Dokkaebi 도깨비

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Dokkaebi (Korean: 도깨비) are legendary creatures from Korean mythology and folklore. Dokkaebi, also known as "Korean ogres", are nature deities or spirits possessing extraordinary powers and abilities that are used to interact with humans, at times playing tricks on them and at times helping them. Legends describe different dokkaebi in many forms and beings with a thousand faces, and dokkaebi often wear hanbok.

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Dokkaebi (도깨비) — verified Korean folklore / myth.

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• Korean Name: 도깨비
• Category: legendary creatures from Korean mythology and folklore
• Description: nature deities or spirits possessing extraordinary powers and abilities
• Also Known As: Korean ogres

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-15 · 91 verified snapshots.

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