업신
Description
A deity from the folklore of Korea. Eopsin (Korean: 업신; Hanja: 業神) is the goddess of the storage and wealth in Korean mythology and…
The Legend
Eopsin is known as the goddess of storage and wealth in Korean mythology and shamanism. She is one of the household gods, protecting the home. Unlike other household gods that primarily take the form of objects, Eopsin is characterized by appearing in the form of animals. This is because Koreans have regarded rats and the snakes and weasels that eat them as sacred.
In Popular Culture
Eopsin is generally considered to take the form of snakes, weasels, and toads. It is also believed that she can rarely appear in the forms of cows, pigs, roosters, and dogs. When Eopsin appears in a person's dream, it is said that the person will face financial problems. In Jeju Island, there is an alternative to Eopsin known as Chilseongshin, who is regarded as the goddess of storage.
This article is based on the Wikipedia article "Eopsin" (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia
Abilities
- Supernatural power
Weaknesses
- Divine power
Sources
- Wikipedia (Korean shamanism)
Genres
Story Hooks
- A deity from the folklore of Korea. Eopsin (Korean: 업신; Hanja: 業神) is the god