The Book of Korean Mythology
From Dokkaebi to Mudang, an Encyclopedia of the Gods, Monsters, and Heroes of Korea
$28.04
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
1 December 2026
Summary
Korean culture is exploding worldwide—from K-pop and K-dramas to Squid Game and KPop Demon Hunters. And now with The Book of Korean Mythology, the folklore of the gods, monsters, and heroes that shape culture are brought together in this beautifully illustrated collection.
Begin your adventure exploring Korean folklore with The Book of Korean Mythology by Huck Kahng.
This rich collection introduces you to spirits, monsters, and heroes from the tales that populate Korea’s mytho…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781507226698 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1507226691 |
| Author: | Huck Kahng, Michelle Wang |
| Publisher: | Adams Media Corporation |
| Imprint: | Adams Media Corporation |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 1 December 2026 |
| Weight: | 397g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 152mm x 17mm |
| Series: | World Mythology and Folklore Series |
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About The Author
Huck Kahng
Huck Kahng
Huck Kahng is a Korean translator and author living in Canada. He has translated many popular titles for the Korean audience, including the Harry Potter series, The Wheel of Time series, and Project Hail Mary. He has also published several books in Korean and most recently self-published Mythical Creatures, a guide to using Korean folklore as a basis for fantasy worldbuilding. He shares Korean myths and folklore on his substack, The K-Lore Library.
Michelle Wang
Michelle Wang is an artist based in California. Her artworks are inspired by anime and manga, as well as pop culture, old magazines and photographs, and the beautiful outdoors. Her pieces aim to elicit feelings of awe and serenity through a painterly style, flowing lines, clean details, and nature-inspired colors. Michelle is also a student at UC Berkeley studying computer science, and in her free time enjoys designing and programming apps, as well as practicing yoga and taking long walks with her sister.
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