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Korean shamanism 무속

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Korean shamanism, also known as Musok (Korean: 무속; Hanja: 巫俗), is a religion from Korea. Scholars of religion classify it as a folk religion and sometimes regard it as one facet of a broader Korean vernacular religion distinct from Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. There is no central authority in control of Musok, with much diversity of belief and practice evident among practitioners. A polytheistic religion, Musok revolves around gods and ancestral spirits.

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Korean shamanism (무속) — verified Korean folklore / myth.

Details

• Genre: folk religion
• Location: Korea
• Type: polytheistic religion
• Label: 무속

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• Wikidata lists the Korean name as 무속신앙; KoreaAPI uses 무속 (chosen by source authority).

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