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The Legends of MeoShín'Ké: An Illustrated Guide to Korean Monsters and Mythology
South Korea’s bestselling illustrated guidebook, now available in English! Discover over 50 mythological creatures from East Asian folklore, meticulously researched and brought to life with stunning artwork. For fans of
Floriography, Freaky Folklore,
and Korean culture.
Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of MeoShin'Ke, a stunningly illustrated handbook that unveils the ancient, awe-inspiring myths and creatures and monsters from Korean folklore. Each page introduces readers to over 50 mythological beings, all vividly brought to life with full-page artwork, fascinating lore, fun facts, and more. Whether you’re a mythology enthusiast, a storyteller, a game master looking to enrich your campaigns, or a fan of East Asian culture and K-pop, The Legends of MeoShin’Ke stands as the most extensive compendium of Korean monsters and myths. This beautifully illustrated encyclopedic handbook is not just a guide; it's a cross-generational bridge that brings the untold legends of Korea to life.
Featured creatures
• The gumiho, or Nine-tailed fox
• The dokkaebi, or Korean goblin
• The Bulgasari monster
• The Imugi, a serpent-like dragon
• The Cheonyeo Gwishin, a young ghost
• The Sibiji-shin, aka the Twelve Animal Shin or the 12 Zodiac signs (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig)
• & more!
Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of MeoShin'Ke, a stunningly illustrated handbook that unveils the ancient, awe-inspiring myths and creatures and monsters from Korean folklore. Each page introduces readers to over 50 mythological beings, all vividly brought to life with full-page artwork, fascinating lore, fun facts, and more. Whether you’re a mythology enthusiast, a storyteller, a game master looking to enrich your campaigns, or a fan of East Asian culture and K-pop, The Legends of MeoShin’Ke stands as the most extensive compendium of Korean monsters and myths. This beautifully illustrated encyclopedic handbook is not just a guide; it's a cross-generational bridge that brings the untold legends of Korea to life.
Featured creatures
• The gumiho, or Nine-tailed fox
• The dokkaebi, or Korean goblin
• The Bulgasari monster
• The Imugi, a serpent-like dragon
• The Cheonyeo Gwishin, a young ghost
• The Sibiji-shin, aka the Twelve Animal Shin or the 12 Zodiac signs (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig)
• & more!
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Published October 21, 2025
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November 9, 2025
Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for this ARC of The Legends of MeoShín'Ké. OMG! This is incredible! It's filled with information that reminded me of a Pokédex. It's so fun! The book is full of colorful illustrations of monsters and mythology, Korean folk, an interesting classification system for the creatures; and when you think you have already finished the book, you find a fantastic surprise at the end of it! I'd really recommend this one to people who enjoy artwork and folktales. You can really see the hard work that is put into this.
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