Korean Mythology Collection

The Stories, Folklore, Fairy Tales, Folktales, and History of Korea

By: William Elliot Griffis, Im Bang, Yi Ryuk, Horace Newton Allen

Narrated by: James Francis Markert

Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

Dive deep into the enchanting world of Korean mythology with this comprehensive collection that brings together three classic works on Korea's rich tapestry of tales, legends, and folklore. This anthology draws from the following renowned titles:

Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis: A captivating journey through stories that have shaped the Korean imagination for centuries. Griffis beautifully captures the essence of these tales, taking listeners on an unforgettable journey through a land filled with magic, mystery, and ancient wisdom.

Korean Folk Tales: Imps, Ghosts, and Fairies Translated From the Korean of Im Bang and Yi Ryuk by James S. Gale: This collection provides a unique blend of haunting ghost stories and tales of mischievous imps. Gale's translations perfectly capture the spirit and wit of these enduring tales, making them as compelling today as they were when first told.

Korean Tales by Horace Newton Allen: Beyond just stories, Allen provides readers with a nuanced understanding of the cultural and historical context of these tales. His descriptive chapters about Korea serve as a valuable introduction to the country's vibrant folklore.

Here is a look some of the stories inside this collection:

• The Unmannerly Tiger
• Tokgabi and His Pranks
• East Light and the Bridge of Fishes
• Prince Sandalwood, the Father of Korea
• The Rabbit's Eyes
• Topknots and Crockery Hats
• Tokgabi's Menagerie
• The King of the Sparrows
• The Wild-Cat Woman
• The Ill-Fated Priest
• Cursed by the Snake
• Ten Thousand Devils
• The Home of the Fairies
• The Honest Witch
• The Faithful Dancing-Girl Wife
• The Trials of Two Heavenly Lovers
• The Enchanted Wine-Jug
• The Magic Peach
• The Mirror that Made Trouble

Whether you're a lover of mythology, a student of Korean culture, or simply in search of a mesmerizing listen, this collection offers a treasure trove of stories that have withstood the test of time. Delve into this book and let the magic of Korean mythology enchant you.

©1889 Public Domain (P)2023 Chronos Publishing

Cool stuff

I am a pretty big fan of manwha and other Korean light novels. I really enjoyed learning more about the mythology and seeing how it has influenced some of the contemporary entertainment. The narrator did a great job telling these stories.

Entertaining and informative

I enjoyed listening to the tales included in this collection and Mr. Markert is a wonderful narrator. His voice puts my a state of zen. Speaking of zen, I found it interesting when the collection defined and talked about the three main religions: Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. It was also very interesting to hear the history and movement of Asian peoples from one territory to another. While there was a lot of interaction between the different peoples, they seemed to have maintained distinct characteristics that defined them as Korean, Chinese or Japanese. Like so much of mythology, other realms have a mighty role in the stories and it is fun hearing this version of what that looks like.

Korean Mythology

As always, I enjoyed listening to this collection and learning a bit about a different culture. I am not as familiar with Asian folklore in general as compared with European, so this was very interesting for me. I enjoyed the narration as well as the variety of the stories included.
I received a free Audible copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Another great compilation

I have listened to a great many of books from Audiobook Giveaways and I have enjoyed each one so far. They do classic audiobooks as well as cultural content, that I do not know if I would find elsewhere, This one was no exception.
I think the narrator did a great job. His diction was clear and pace appropriate.
I enjoyed the stories that give a glimpse into another culture. I enjoy listening to the different takes on what may often be a similar story, told in retold throughout generations and different cultures, yet in a different way.

Korean Folk Tales, Ghost Stories and More

This volume includes 3 classic Korean folk tale collections full of stories of monks and farmers, animals, adventurers and magical creatures. There's lots of information about Korean culture and hours of entertainment for the lover of classic story telling.