
Chinese Reader The Legend of Dangun
The legend of Dangun describes the founding of Korea's first nation, Joseon. Long ago, a bear and a tiger sought to become human. A heavenly god instructed them to stay in a cave for 100 days, eating only garlic and grass while avoiding sunlight. While the tiger quit, the bear persevered and was transformed into a woman. She married the god, and their son, Dangun, established the country. As a wis...
The legend of Dangun describes the founding of Korea's first nation, Joseon. Long ago, a bear and a tiger sought to become human. A heavenly god instructed them to stay in a cave for 100 days, eating only garlic and grass while avoiding sunlight. While the tiger quit, the bear persevered and was transformed into a woman. She married the god, and their son, Dangun, established the country. As a wis...
