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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 sinryeongs (신령; 神靈; lit.

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

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