Heungbu (흥부)
Description
The kind but poor younger brother who heals an injured swallow. The grateful swallow brings a gourd seed that produces gold and treasure. Contrasted with his greedy brother Nolbu, Heungbu represents virtue rewarded in one of Korea's most beloved folktales.
The Legend
Heungbujeon (흥부전) is a classic novel from the Joseon Dynasty that contains critical content about the gap between the rich and the poor, and it is a widely known story in Korea. This work unfolds around the conflict between Heungbu and his brother Nolbu, conveying a moral lesson of rewarding good and punishing evil through the story of Heungbu treating a swallow's injured leg and becoming wealthy in return. Heungbu is portrayed as a character with a kind nature, while Nolbu is depicted as a wicked and greedy character.
This article is based on the Wikipedia article "흥부전" (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia
Abilities
- 선량함
- 동물 구호
- 복 받음
Weaknesses
- 가난
- 형의 구박
Sources
- 흥부전
Genres
Story Hooks
- 제비를 구해 복을 받은 착한 동생