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Korean Shamanism (Mu, mainstream)
10/40· LowConfidence: High
Korean Shamanism (Mu) mainstream tradition. Female mudang priestesses; substantial historical and continuing role.
CLCI radar
Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control2/10
Thought Control2/10
Emotional Control3/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Korean Shamanism (Mu) mainstream tradition.
Founded
Ancient
Members
Difficult to count
Active in
Asia
In context
Korean Shamanism (Mu / Mudang) is the indigenous Korean religious tradition. Female mudang priestesses (and male baksu) perform gut rituals. Mainstream voluntary tradition surviving alongside Buddhism and Christianity.
Timeline
- AncientContinuous tradition
Sources
- Various Korean Studies academic work
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