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A Comparative Study of Ancient Lithuanian Religion and Korean Shamanism

  • International Journal of K-Culture/K-Culture융합연구
  • Abbr : IJKC
  • 2023, 4(4), pp.81~97
  • Publisher : K-culture Convergence Research Society
  • Research Area : Humanities > Other Humanities
  • Received : November 30, 2023
  • Accepted : December 15, 2023
  • Published : December 31, 2023

Viktorija Dudinska 1

1Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania

ABSTRACT

Objectives: The main purpose of this paper is to examine and compare features of Ancient Lithuanian Religion and Korean Shamanism, mainly the emergence and development of both religions, as well as rituals and rites performed, highlighting their significance in shaping the spiritual and cultural heritage of Lithuania and Korea. Methods: In order to complete the set tasks and properly reveal the similarities and differences between the Ancient Lithuanian Religion and Korean Shamanism, a theoretical and comparative analysis is carried out. Based on the books and sources of various authors, using comparative, literature review and qualitative document analysis work methods, various aspects of both faiths are compared. Conclusions: Ancient Lithuanian Religion and Korean Shamanism are two distinct indigenous belief systems that played significant roles in the cultural and spiritual lives of their respective societies. Even though Lithuania and Korea are very distant and separate countries with completely different cultures, ancient Lithuanian religion and Korean shamanism seem to have many similarities, regarding the practice of the religion and the beliefs of people practicing them. Which can be explained by the fact that both of these religions have respect for ancestry and nature at their cores. This paper concludes that despite geographical and cultural differences, both religions share certain similarities in terms of their pantheon, rituals, and worldview.

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