Cultural anthropology professor Kyungdok Lee explores the main stories and characters of Korean mythology, and explains the symbolism and hidden meaning behind ancient legends and tales.
Korea has long been under the influence of other countries, and its mythology has been thoroughly forgotten. Now that this country's culture is conquering the world, the time has come to learn more not only about its present, but also about its past. In Korean legends, dragons rule the seas, the afterlife is a vast flower meadow, and women often conquer men. The author clearly shows that if you look deeper into these bizarre and fascinating stories, you can find the key to understanding the entire Korean culture.
Kyungdok Lee shows the true Korean mythology through the eyes of a Korean. These amazing stories bear the imprint of a unique culture, with its worldview so different from the Western one. And at the same time, they will be understandable to everyone - this is the power of myth, uniting people all over the world.








