Kkoktu

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Description

한국 설화에 등장하는 Serpent. Kkoktu (Korean: 꼭두) are Korean funerary figures that protect, serve and care for the deceased in the

Origin & Background

Kkoktu (꼭두) are decorative figures used in ancient Korea during funerals, serving to protect and care for the deceased in the afterlife. This custom began around the 4th century and continued until the early 20th century, becoming commonly used among ordinary people during the Joseon Dynasty.

The Legend

Kkoktu forms a procession consisting of figures that help alleviate the deceased's experience in the afterlife. This procession includes a guardian who acts as a leader, a caregiver who provides care, and an entertainer who brings joy. The guardian guides the deceased and drives away evil spirits, while the caregiver offers medical care for the deceased. The entertainer provides comfort to the soul of the deceased and to the survivors mourning them.

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