Yeomra
deity underworld Korean single tradition · 1
Yeomra, known as the Great King Yeomra, is the Korean adaptation of Yama. He is the ruler of Jiok, the Korean underworld.
When
- Historical notes
- Spread from China to Korea as an adaptation of Yama.
Relationships
- aspect of
- Yama
- syncretized with
- Yama
- co occurs with
- Fūjin, Izanami, Shinigami, Yanluo Wang, Diêm La Vương, Ganglim, Hinokagutsuchi, Raijin, Enma-Dai-Ō
- served by
- Jeoseungsaja
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Korea as the Great King Yeomra (염라대왕), ruler of Jiok (지옥)”
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