Gamang Halmi: The Old Woman of Fate and Death in Korean Folk Belief

Gamang Halmi (가망할미) is an elderly spirit in Korean folklore associated with fate, aging, and the quiet approach of death.

Pugot — The Headless Entity of Ilocos

It doesn’t approach. It doesn’t hide. It stands where you’re already looking.

Buso — The Flesh-Consuming Entities of Mindanao

They do not wait for death to pass. They arrive when it begins.

Jangja Gwisin: The Ghost of Endless Hunger

Jangja Gwisin (장자귀신) are hungry ghosts in Korean folklore who suffer from endless hunger as a result of greed.

Yeomra Daewang: The Judge of the Dead in Korean Mythology

Yeomra Daewang (염라대왕) is the underworld judge in Korean mythology who determines the fate of souls after death.

Baridegi: The Abandoned Princess Who Became a Guide for the Dead

Baridegi (바리데기) is the abandoned princess of Korean shamanic mythology who became a guide for souls traveling to the afterlife.

The Guardians of Jijang Bosal: Protectors of the Korean Underworld

The guardians of Jijang Bosal (지장보살 수호령) protect the underworld in Korean Buddhist mythology and guide souls toward peace.