Korean Through Folktales

[Chapter 1] Heungbu And Nolbu 제 1 과 흥부와 놀부 _______________________ _________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 11 Go t o Table of Contents Korean Through Folktale The terms in blue below are often associated with or symbolize specific qualities and attributes in traditional Korean culture. If you are not familiar with them, search for some images on the Internet first. Then follow the links for each to learn more about it. They will help enhance your appreciation of the story you are about to read, as well as the other three in this book! 1) 초가집 A house roofed with thatch In traditional Korean culture, this is associated with the state of being poor. • Click • Click 2) 기와집 A house roofed with traditional Korean tiles In traditional Korean culture, this symbolizes wealth. • Click • Click 3) 제비 Swallows (And about other animals) In traditonal Korean culture, they symbolize good news. • Click • Click 4) 비단옷 Clothes made with silk In traditional Korean culture, this symbolizes success or wealth. • Click • Click 5) 도깨비 Goblins These are mythical figures that punish the bad and the wrong; and reward the good. • Click • Click