Bulgasari (불가사리)

MonsterKorea · East AsiaFolktaleFear 8/10

Description

Bear-like monster that devours iron and metal. Created from rice by a monk during Goryeo dynasty, grows unstoppable as it feeds on weapons and armor

Origin & Background

The bulgasari is based on a legendary Korean monster that originated in the late Goryeo period in Songdo (present-day Kaesong).

The Legend

The bulgasari is a monster that eats iron, and the story revolves around the protagonist Nam-hyeong, who is killed by traitors and resurrects out of his hatred to seek revenge.

In Popular Culture

The bulgasari is known as the first monster movie produced in Korea in 1962 and is recognized as the first Korean film to use special effects. This film was remade in 1985 by director Shin Sang-ok.

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