Gwishin
demonic intermediate Korean single tradition · 1
Gwishin are evil spirits in Korean mythology. They are killed by the war deity Malseonang with his blade.
When
- Historical notes
- Evil spirits in Korean tradition opposed by protective deities.
Relationships
- enemy of
- Malseonang, Seonangshin
- co occurs with
- Baeseonang
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“He was believed to kill Gwishin, or evil spirits, with his blade.”
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