Mudang
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mudang is a noun meaning A Korean shaman, usually female, who acts as intercessor between a god or gods and human beings.
Meaning
A Korean shaman, usually female, who acts as intercessor between a god or gods and human beings.
Example Sentences
Most mudangs are women who say they discovered their ability to serve as a mediator between the human and spirit worlds after emerging from a critical illness.
Word Forms
- mudangs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shaman, kkoktu, gumiho, kami, yakshi, mamaloi.
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