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The Seven Stars and the Great Bear: Constellation Worship in Korean Shamanism
The Seven Stars and the Great Bear in Korean Shamanism

The Seven Stars and the Great Bear: Constellation Worship in Korean Shamanism

On a clear, crisp night in the Korean countryside—especially away from the neon glow of the cities—the sky can look immense. If you look toward the north, the familiar shape of the Big Dipper hangs in the darkness, a constellation that has served as a celestial compass for millennia. In Korean folk belief and shamanism, however, these stars are more than just astronomical points of navigation. They are known as Chilseong (Seven Stars), a group of deities that hold the keys to the most fundamental human desires: longevity, fortune, and the smooth unfolding of life’s path.

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