Sinhwaui Saengmul Mythological Creatures of Joseon
Across
- 3. joseon dragon, symbolises hope and prosperity
- 5. fire dogs with durable bodies illuminated with flames. naturally spawn in gamangnara.
- 6. monster that eats iron, has a bear’s body, an elephant’s nose, a rhino’s eyes, a cow’s tail, and a tiger’s legs
- 8. goblins which wear hanboks, carrying clubs and are known for wrestling wayward travellers
Down
- 1. also known as unicorn-lion, a giant lion with golden mane known to protect joseon
- 2. three legged crow that is believed to inhabit and represent the sun.
- 4. nine-tailed fox, shapeshifter between fox and woman figure. known to seduce men and consume their livers.
- 7. ghosts of joseon, usually foul beings, spirits who are unable to peacefully past on due to unsolved ties with the earth, include virgin ghosts, egg ghosts and water ghosts.