Hogu Pyolshin: The Protective Spirit Against Disease in Korean Folklore

Hogu Pyolshin (호구별신) is a protective spirit in Korean folklore believed to guard against disease and epidemics.

Batibat — The Tree-Bound Entity of Sleep Paralysis in Ilocano Folklore

You wake up—but your body doesn’t. And something is already there.  

Diwata — The Nature Spirits of the Philippines

Some places feel different… quieter, calmer, alive in a way you can’t explain. This is the Diwata—the spirits said to live within nature itself.

Hallasan Sanshin: The Sacred Mountain Spirit of Jeju’s Highest Peak

Hallasan Sanshin (한라산 산신) is the localized mountain spirit of Jeju Island, protecting its highest peak and surrounding lands.

Gakseongshin: The Awakening Spirits of Korean Shamanic Belief

Gakseongshin (각성신) are awakening spirits in Korean shamanism believed to guide individuals toward spiritual transformation.

Geumbi: The Golden Rain Spirit of Korean Folklore

Geumbi (금비) is a symbolic spirit in Korean folklore representing golden rain and unexpected prosperity.

Dosin: The Road Spirits That Guide or Mislead Travelers

Dosin (도신) are road spirits in Korean folklore believed to guide or mislead travelers.

Gilsin: The Spirit of Good Fortune and Auspicious Paths

Gilsin (길신) is the Korean spirit of good fortune and auspicious outcomes.

Cheongjeongshin: The Spirit of Purity and Cleansing

Cheongjeongshin (청정신) is a spirit in Korean mythology associated with purity and cleansing.

Byeolshin: The Special Ritual Spirits of Korean Folk Tradition

Byeolshin (별신) are ritual spirits in Korean folklore invoked during ceremonies for protection and healing.

Unsa: The Cloud Spirit That Shapes the Sky

Unsa (운사) is a cloud spirit in Korean mythology associated with weather and transformation.

Cheongsa Chorong Spirit: The Lantern Spirit of Guidance

The Cheongsa Chorong Spirit (청사초롱 Spirit) represents the guiding light of traditional Korean lanterns in folklore.