Gwisin
demonic single tradition · 2
In Korean folklore, a gwisin or kwisin (Korean: 귀신, 鬼神) refers to a ghost or spirit.
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Relationships
- co occurs with
- Korean virgin ghost, Egg ghost, Aavi, Brahmarakshasa, Bhakolwa, Bhoota (ghost), Baak, Chetkin, Chir batti, Challava, Dakini, Daayan, Ded futiya, Jokkho, Nishi daak, Naagin, Nale Ba, Pishacha, Preta, Pūtam, Yakshini, Kichkandi, Raakebhoot, Pichal Peri, Rakshasa, guishen, kishin, Cheonyeogwisin, dokkaebi, Śākinī, Banjhākri, Banjhākrini, Vetala, Churel, Mogwai, Hungry ghost, Vengeful ghost, Wangliang, Yaoguai, Yaksha
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Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Korea Gwisin”
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“The gwisin/kwisin is considered similar to a yogoe (Korean: 요괴, 妖怪, a yōkai/ayakashi or ghost) or mamul (Korean: 마물. 魔物, a bogey). In Korea, gwisin are humans who have died, unlike the dokkaebi.”
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