{"product_id":"the-basics-of-korean-shamanism-hana-lee-9798278844983","title":"The Basics of Korean Shamanism: Understanding Korea's Indigenous Spiritual Tradition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore Korea had temples, churches, or formal creeds, it had ritual. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt had drums that steadied fear, ceremonies that carried grief, and shamans who stood where certainty failed and meaning had to be made. \u003ci\u003eThe Basics of Korean Shamanism\u003c\/i\u003e brings readers into that living tradition with clarity, intelligence, and quiet authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is not a book of exotic spectacle or mystical shortcuts\u003c\/b\u003e. It is a grounded guide to how Korea's oldest spiritual system actually works-and why it has never disappeared, even in the most modern cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhat Korean shamanism (\u003ci\u003eMuism\u003c\/i\u003e) really is-and what it is not\u003cbr\u003e- Who the \u003ci\u003emudang\u003c\/i\u003e are, how they are called, and why their role endures\u003cbr\u003e- How a \u003ci\u003egut\u003c\/i\u003e unfolds step by step, from altar setup to spirit negotiation\u003cbr\u003e- How ancestors, household spirits, fate, and misfortune are understood in daily life\u003cbr\u003e- Why ritual still matters in apartments, offices, hospitals, and moments of loss\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than asking you to \"believe,\" this book explains. \u003cb\u003eIt shows how shamanic ritual functions as a system for handling uncertainty-when illness has no clear cause, when families fracture, when grief lingers, when luck seems to turn without warning.\u003c\/b\u003e The practices are presented as tools for meaning and repair, not superstition or entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in clear, engaging prose, this book connects history, ritual practice, and modern life. It reveals how Korean shamanism adapts without losing its core purpose: restoring balance, honoring relationships, and helping people move forward when explanations fall short.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are curious about Korean culture beyond the surface, drawn to indigenous spiritual traditions, or simply want to understand how humans have always faced fear and change, this book will reward you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScroll up and order \u003ci\u003eThe Basics of Korean Shamanism\u003c\/i\u003e today-and discover why this ancient tradition remains deeply relevant in a modern world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hana Lee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798278844983\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.37d","brand":"Hana Lee","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48450406940927,"sku":"9798278844983","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_66fd0836-a0ed-4673-89d9-da5f23615e2f.jpg?v=1777267586","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-basics-of-korean-shamanism-hana-lee-9798278844983","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}