Shamanism

Question 1

무당 (Mudang)

Answer 1

Shamans who officiate rituals and perform divination

Question 2

Seongsu Cheong

Answer 2

Constellation Agency- a state agency that oversaw shamanic rituals to pray for good fortune/prevent calamities for the state and royal court

Question 3

강신무 (Gangshinmu)

Answer 3

It’s a mudang possessed by spirits who’s capable of trance channeling (they experience exorcism through illness)

Question 4

공수 (Gongsu)

Answer 4

It’s when the spirits break through the shamans

Question 5

세습무 (Seseummu)

Answer 5

It’s the hereditary Mudang. They inherit the calling as part of a family trade and spirit possession is absent

Question 6

신내림 (Sinnaerim)

Answer 6

The Descent of the Spirit (litt. spirits go down on earth)- phenomenon of being possessed by a spirit

Question 7

신병 (Sinbyeong)

Answer 7

Spirit Sickness- in order to experience dreams of sacred scenes of their contact with the Gods the shamans go through strict diets

Question 8

굿 (Gut)

Answer 8

Korean Shamanistic Performance officiated by the shaman accompanied by song, dance and music

Question 9

내림굿 (Naerimgut)

Answer 9

Ritual performed fro healing one who is possessed with spirit sickness. Used to initiate the individual into Theo calling to become a shaman. (Litt. Descent Ritual)

Question 10

점 (Jeom)

Answer 10

Fortune Telling

Question 11

방울 (Bangul)

Answer 11

Shamanic Rattle (sonaglio) made of copper or brass (ottone) used in rituals to bring if shaken longevity and good fortune to people

Question 12

부적 (Buchok)

Answer 12

Amulet/Talisman hung over doors and walls to protect the house from ghosts or to pass exams