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- Madang-gut (Kor: 마당굿) is a type of Korean shamanic ritual performed in an outdoor space which goes back to prehistoric periods, existing long before the influence of Taoism and Buddhism, Confucianism were introduced in Korea. Korean shamanism shaped the Korean civilization dating back to the mythical Dangun in 2333 B.C.E, the Northern Korean civilization, centred in Manchuria, and southern Korean civilization, centred in Gyeongju, and present. It includes various indigenous beliefs, rituals and traditions that draw inspirations from Buddhism and Taoist practices. These rituals were performed mainly by the female shamans or a mudang (Korean: 무당), their performances aiming to serve as a medium to highlight the concerns of the commonalty and suggesting that reformative figures are required in the underdeveloped and rural parts of the society. The mudang served as a channel between the Divine Beings and the mortal beings. These were performed in times of difficulties, for invoking good health and well-being of their clients, for curing diseases by means of exorcism of evil energies and spirits from the bodies of their clients. Offerings to Gods, chanting, dancing were also a significant part of these rituals. (en)
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- Madang-gut (Kor: 마당굿) is a type of Korean shamanic ritual performed in an outdoor space which goes back to prehistoric periods, existing long before the influence of Taoism and Buddhism, Confucianism were introduced in Korea. Korean shamanism shaped the Korean civilization dating back to the mythical Dangun in 2333 B.C.E, the Northern Korean civilization, centred in Manchuria, and southern Korean civilization, centred in Gyeongju, and present. (en)
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